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24 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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John Butler
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writer and illustrator - lives in Kent, South East England.
writer and illustrator - lives in Kent, South East England.
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August 15, 2016
This is literally the prettiest book in my whole entire life, it's so cuuuuute and I liked the lil story it gave and it was nice and big so the pictures were right in your face and they all had nice but realistic colours and it shows children all different animals in their environment.
November 7, 2018
This really is a beautiful book. Stunning pictures of different animals at bed time. Great for little ones.
January 17, 2014
This book goes beyond being a picture book. Not only are the illustrations phenomenal and extremely life-like, it offers children an insight into an animal’s natural habitat as well as the increase in numbers as the story progresses. This book is suitable for EYFS children because it has short but informative sentences with large illustrations.
The author aims to show children that much still happens in the world while we sleep. As children become aware of this fact the book would be a good aid for children. The use of the night time images will show children that there is still life and movement in the dark which they may not know at the stage they are at. The story would be a great class discussion activity. Children will share their knowledge about what they know of each animal maybe acting out movements and sounds for other children to learn about. This will rectify any misconceptions.
The clever use of the verbs can introduce children to words involving movement and identifying the differences in these. This book can be referred back to when children start to plan creative writing. I have rated this book 5/5.
The author aims to show children that much still happens in the world while we sleep. As children become aware of this fact the book would be a good aid for children. The use of the night time images will show children that there is still life and movement in the dark which they may not know at the stage they are at. The story would be a great class discussion activity. Children will share their knowledge about what they know of each animal maybe acting out movements and sounds for other children to learn about. This will rectify any misconceptions.
The clever use of the verbs can introduce children to words involving movement and identifying the differences in these. This book can be referred back to when children start to plan creative writing. I have rated this book 5/5.
February 21, 2010
I love John Butler's animal illustrations but this book felt a bit forced to me. A little girl wakes up and her mother tells her what different animals around the world were doing while she was sleeping--it's a counting book of sorts, "one tiger... two mice... etc." but the text just felt bland to me.
July 19, 2021
This is everything I ever wanted in a counting book.
August 24, 2019
Incredibly sweet, detailed and soft (colored pencil?) Illustrations. Sweet sorry about a mother telling her waking daughter about what seems like nocturnal animals (I am not sure if they are all actually nocturnal though.?).
Good for teaching counting, animal identification, & discussing nocturnal animals.
Good for teaching counting, animal identification, & discussing nocturnal animals.
July 20, 2024
A girl named Daisy wakes up in the morning, and her mother tells her all the things different animals did while she was sleeping. A cute book for teaching children how to count from one to ten. I really enjoyed the illustrations of the various animals.
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August 7, 2025Read this to the boy the other night. Very rich illustrations. I tarried too long on each page, trying to teach him counting. Predictably, he lost interest by the end. Strong board book that can withstand abuse from him. Did reading it to him make him sleepy though? Unfortunately, no.
January 25, 2018
Cute counting board book. Great illustrations.
July 30, 2019
I enjoyed the charming, realistic animal illustrations, but the framing device was rather bland and hokey.
November 17, 2020
This will be a great book to read to children at bedtime. It teaches them what animals do when they are sleeping.
April 30, 2019
Beautiful illustrations and a sleepy storyline
November 14, 2012
Last summer I feel in love with the books and artistry of John Butler. He is a gifted story-teller and illustrator of books for the very young. I reviewed "Hush, Little Ones" back in July. Read my review.
Today we're going to look at another of his gems for our wee-little-ones - "While You Were Sleeping." In this little board book he charmingly addresses what is going on in the world while the child is safely asleep - a concept that there is activity, daylight, movement going on when he is least aware. The "me-centric" world of the young child has difficulty grasping the idea that everyone is not asleep while he is and everyone is not at play while he is. So John Butler introduces the young to this idea of an active and a sleeping world.
The animals hunt, play, work, watch in the trees, romp in the ocean, traipse through the woods and all this is done while "you" sleep. To make it even MORE interesting and engaging to the young mind, it is a counting book. Count up to 10 as each critter is busy while you sleep safe and sound. So you can teach your little one two concepts with this adorable book - that of a world awake and asleep at the same time and that of counting to ten.
A nice read-aloud-at-bedtime book or read-anywhere book. Sized perfectly for the young child to carry about and treasure. Beautifully illustrated with drawings of a variety of wildlife from the tiniest mouse to dolphins, penguins, and elephants.
I encourage the purchase of John Butler's book and think you and yours will treasure it.
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Begins November 11 & ENDS November 25 at 12:01 a.m. EST - Open in USA addresses only. http://chatwithvera.blogspot.com/2012...
DISCLOSURE: I was provided a complimentary copy of While You Were Sleeping" by Peachtree Publishers on behalf of the author for the purpose of my rending an honest review. Opinions expressed are solely my own and I was not obligated to give a positive review.
Today we're going to look at another of his gems for our wee-little-ones - "While You Were Sleeping." In this little board book he charmingly addresses what is going on in the world while the child is safely asleep - a concept that there is activity, daylight, movement going on when he is least aware. The "me-centric" world of the young child has difficulty grasping the idea that everyone is not asleep while he is and everyone is not at play while he is. So John Butler introduces the young to this idea of an active and a sleeping world.
The animals hunt, play, work, watch in the trees, romp in the ocean, traipse through the woods and all this is done while "you" sleep. To make it even MORE interesting and engaging to the young mind, it is a counting book. Count up to 10 as each critter is busy while you sleep safe and sound. So you can teach your little one two concepts with this adorable book - that of a world awake and asleep at the same time and that of counting to ten.
A nice read-aloud-at-bedtime book or read-anywhere book. Sized perfectly for the young child to carry about and treasure. Beautifully illustrated with drawings of a variety of wildlife from the tiniest mouse to dolphins, penguins, and elephants.
I encourage the purchase of John Butler's book and think you and yours will treasure it.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ GIVEAWAY ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Begins November 11 & ENDS November 25 at 12:01 a.m. EST - Open in USA addresses only. http://chatwithvera.blogspot.com/2012...
DISCLOSURE: I was provided a complimentary copy of While You Were Sleeping" by Peachtree Publishers on behalf of the author for the purpose of my rending an honest review. Opinions expressed are solely my own and I was not obligated to give a positive review.
July 7, 2011
Another beautifully illustrated book by John Butler. This is a counting book that begins, "While you were sleeping one deep, dark night, animals all around the world were stirring." It then goes on to show that "One tiger went hunting in the jungle," and so on up to "Ten penguins jumped out of the icy sea." A nice bedtime story and another winner from Peachtree Publishers.
July 24, 2012
Animals are awake when you are sleeping! They move, they eat, and they get ready to sleep when you are awake.
A wonderful counting book that features a wide range of animals. Readers can identify the animals, count to ten, and practice animal sounds. Not all the sounds will be easy, so it can be a great challenge for little ones.
Theme: Sleep
Additional themes: counting, nocturnal animals
Reviewed from a library copy.
A wonderful counting book that features a wide range of animals. Readers can identify the animals, count to ten, and practice animal sounds. Not all the sounds will be easy, so it can be a great challenge for little ones.
Theme: Sleep
Additional themes: counting, nocturnal animals
Reviewed from a library copy.
September 1, 2016
Most of the world goes to sleep in the nighttime but not everyone and everything...
So I'm finally reviewing this book even though we've been reading it for years. John Butler's art is of course beautiful, and this is a fun counting/animal/bedtime/waking up time book. The hardcover is a little extended compared to the abbreviated board book, which I don't think is necessary but is nice. The last page is really fun.
So I'm finally reviewing this book even though we've been reading it for years. John Butler's art is of course beautiful, and this is a fun counting/animal/bedtime/waking up time book. The hardcover is a little extended compared to the abbreviated board book, which I don't think is necessary but is nice. The last page is really fun.
December 5, 2010
Creative book for Pre-K or Kindergarten studens before nap to see what animals are sleeping and counting from 1-10!
March 21, 2012
Another beautifully illustrated text, like Hush, Little Ones. Great to read before bed time or a nap to calm the world down and foster that loving, safe environment.
April 24, 2013
Of course this is a sweet story with lovely animals illustrated throughout. Look forward to reading this one with my granddaughters someday!
February 8, 2014
This is a good book. The illustrations are cute. The story itself is interesting enough to hold a child's attention from one page to the next.
September 18, 2014
Beautiful Story! Beautiful Artwork!
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February 8, 2017A little girl Daisy wakes up from a night of rest and asks her mom what all of the animals of the world were doing while she was asleep all that time. It then goes on to tell what several different animals were doing while Daisy was asleep.
What I liked about this book were the illustrations, especially the page with the elephants because I love elephants.
This would be a great book to teach children about animals and what they do at nighttime. Most children might know what animals do during the day, but not when they are asleep at night.
What I liked about this book were the illustrations, especially the page with the elephants because I love elephants.
This would be a great book to teach children about animals and what they do at nighttime. Most children might know what animals do during the day, but not when they are asleep at night.
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