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by Clare Helen Welsh (Author), Jenny Løvlie (Illustrator)
On the dry, grassy plains of the Serengeti, a little mongoose makes his way home to his burrow. On his way, the mongoose passes giraffes, zebras, monkeys, elephants, storks, lizards, butterflies, and cheetahs, all sleeping in their own unique ways. A stunning, lyrical, and reassuring bedtime story, perfect for young animal lovers, with non-fiction facts at the end. Every Nosy Crow picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording- just scan the QR code and listen along!
Author Biography
Clare Helen Welsh (Author)
Clare Helen Welsh is a picture book writer who loves dreaming up stories for young readers and their families to enjoy. For many years she was an elementary school teacher, which ignited her love of storytelling, reading, and role-play. When she isn't imagining new worlds and creating characters, she enjoys walking on the beach and in the countryside and takes lots of inspiration from the natural world. Clare lives with her husband, two children, and her dog, Hope, in Devon, England.
Jenny Løvlie grew up in Northern Norway on Ekkerøy, a tiny peninsula sticking out into the Barents Sea, where she was the first child to be born in 12 years. Jenny studied Illustration & Animation at Kingston University in London, England. Her love of nature shines through in her work and she draws inspiration from the wild landscapes of Scandinavia, Nordic folklore, and Scandinavian design. Jenny's favorite things are going on adventures in her van, camping, bird-watching, cooking, and reading. She lives in Cardiff, Wales.
