«Does your child have trouble falling off to sleep? This dreamy bedtime book about an exhausted lion who just can’t drop off to sleep is the perfect antidote with its gentle mindfulness message»

I News

«Rayner breathes new life into the bedtime story with this delectably dreamy book, with a gentle mindfulness message...I think Arlo, realised in tawny gold watercolours, is one of her finest creations yet»

The Bookseller, Editor's Choice

«A gorgeous new story with a calming message from the Kate Greenaway Medal winning author illustrator»

N14Kids, the Reading Corner

«Like all of Catherine's beautifully illustrated books, Arlo is completely breath-taking! From start to finish, this story is an utter delight to delve into»

The PictureBook Box

«This is a beautifully illustrated tale with a soft, dusk-like palette that blends Arlo's gentle yellows and browns into the tranquil landscapes of wide, evening skies - almost as if the pictures themselves are willing Arlo to let go and settle into sleep. In fact, the whole story, with it's gentle pacing and dreamy repetition, is a perfectly pitched winding-down story for busy children at bedtime»

Books for Topics

«The Greenaway medal winner returns with another beautifully illustrated offering; this time the main character is tired and grumpy Arlo, in this tale that is perfect for bedtimes or any winding down time...Young children will enjoy the repetition of the verse throughout the story, and it is bound to become a favorite in households at bedtime or for those moments in school or nursery when some calm is required»

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