The Midnight Babies

In this fantastical bedtime adventure, babies join forces to defy sleep and embark on a quest to stay awake. They must overcome various challenges, including the forces of Slumberland, the Forest of Nightlights, the Sea of Stories, the Garden of Lullabies, and the Land of Nodoff.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Abrams

In this whimsical bedtime tale, babies from distant lands unite to conquer their ultimate nighttime adversary: sleep! The babies, ranging in age from crawling to toddling, have gathered in search of an elusive respite from their sleepless nights. They include the cant-sleep babies, the wont-sleep babies, the itchy-feet babies, and the ones who simply crave one more story before nodding off. With resounding cries of "Sleep! Sleep! Anywhere but Sleep!!!," the quest of the Midnight Babies commences.

Embarking on a daring adventure, the babies brave the treacherous lands of Slumberland, navigate the enchanting Forest of Nightlights, explore the captivating Sea of Stories, traverse the serene Garden of Lullabies, and even venture into the feared Land of Nodoff. Their mission is to resist the alluring embrace of the Cuddle, the ultimate temptation that threatens to lull them into slumber.

Bestselling author-illustrator Isabel Greenberg has crafted a delightful and humorous odyssey that will captivate the wide-eyed little ones and provide solace to sleep-deprived parents alike. Through her vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, Greenberg transports readers on a whimsical journey that challenges the traditional concept of bedtime and celebrates the resilience of babies in their quest for a good night's rest.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 273 x 225 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419759543