A beautifully illustrated story with a gentle mindfulness message, ideal for little ones who have trouble going to sleep.

Arlo the lion is exhausted. He just can't drop off, no matter what he tries. It's either too hot, or too cold; too loud or too quiet. But then he meets Owl. She can sleep through the day, which isn't easy when most other animals are awake! Will Arlo ever get any rest? Perhaps his new friend has some special tricks she can teach him...

THE BOOKBUG PICTURE BOOK PRIZE 2022

The Bookbug Picture Book Prize 2022 is open to schools and the public.

Alastair Chisholm, Zoe Ingram and Catherine Rayner have been shortlisted for The Bookbug Picture Book Prize. The award was established to celebrate the most popular picture books by Scottish authors and illustrators and is run by Scottish Book Trust.

Children across the country can vote for the winner by submitting a class vote online or at home, via the Scottish Book Trust website.

THE BOOKBUG PICTURE BOOK PRIZE 2022 SHORTLIST IS:

- Inch and Grub by Alastair Chisholm and David Roberts (Walker Books)
- Arlo The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep by Catherine Rayner (Macmillan Children's Books)
- My First Book of Woodland Animals by Zöe Ingram (Walker Books)

The winning book will be announced in an exclusive video to all registered groups on Wednesday 26 January 2022. Shortlisted authors and illustrators receive £500 per book, and the winner will receive £3,000.

A free copy of each of the three books on the shortlist will be given to every Primary 1 child in the Bookbug P1 Family Bag. This is usually gifted during Book Week Scotland (15 November - 21 November)

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