The Sleepy Pebble and Other Stories: Calming Tales to Read at Bedtime - Hardcover

by Alice Gregory (Author), Christy Kirkpatrick (Author), Eleanor Hardiman (Illustrator)

Perfect for quarantine reading with your children

The Sleepy Pebble and Other Stories is a soothing collection of tales co-written by sleep specialist Alice Gregory and children's book writer Christy Kirkpatrick. They have crafted these stories to incorporate mindfulness and other techniques that can aid relaxation. Coupled with dreamlike and calming illustrations, this treasury could make bedtime a little bit easier.

Author Biography

Alice Gregory has studied the science of sleep for over a decade and has over 100 published articles in her name. She is the author of Nodding Off: The Science of Sleep from Cradle to Grave, which has been referenced broadly, from Allure to Chemistry World.
Christy Kirkpatrick worked in academic and educational publishing before becoming a freelance children's and educational writer. She has written books for parents, teachers and children for major publishers, and has a PhD in English from the University of London, exploring writing and publishing in the early twentieth century.

Eleanor Hardiman is an illustrator and designer from Bristol, UK. With a distinct, modern and clean illustrative style Eleanor has worked on a vast variety of national and international projects including magazine covers, book covers, promotional materials, packaging and illustrated windows.