A young boy struggles to fall asleep and refuses to sleep alone. He brings his friends from the toy shelf and ultimately manages to fall asleep with them, and even without them. Mira Meir’s beloved story depicts a familiar experience among toddlers, offering a soft and creative solution.
A young boy struggles to fall asleep and refuses to sleep alone. He brings his friends from the toy shelf and ultimately manages to fall asleep with them, and even without them. Mira Meir’s beloved story depicts a familiar experience among toddlers, offering a soft and creative solution.
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The Boy Who Wouldn’t Sleep Alone
Written by: Mira Meir
Illustrated by: Alona Frankel
Suggestions for Family Activities
The child’s entry into the night is, to some extent, like embarking upon a journey, and I always hope that the story I told them would accompany them for a time as they travel, that it would be a kind of pleasant, shielding souvenir they take along with them, like a kiss on the cheek.
[David Grossman, “In the bedtime story bubble”, 7 Yamim, Yedioth Ahronoth]
A piece of advice when reading as a family
Reading together allows toddlers to identify with the main character in the book. Together with you, their parents, they learn to name the feelings that overwhelm them, and discover solutions for challenging situations.
Mira Meir (1932–2016) – Israeli children’s book authoress, poetess, translator and editor. Her books for children, among them Oren’s Turtle [Hatzav Shel Oren], Sheluli and I Love Drawing [Ani Ohev Letzayer] won prestigious awards as well as readers’ hearts. Meir won the Zeev Prize for Lifetime Achievement, as well as other awards.
Alona Frankel (born in 1937) is an illustrator and author of children’s books. She has written and illustrated over thirty children’s books that have been translated into numerous languages, among them The Family of Tiny White Elephants [Sefer HaPilpilim], Once Upon a Potty [Sir HaSirim], and the series of books starring Naphtali. In addition, she has illustrated over forty children’s books that others have authored. Frankel has won awards for her children’s book illustrations.
Arts & crafts, stars and goodnight songs are available on the Sifriyat Pijama Pinterest.
