A Sleepless Night
A Sleepless Night by Micaela Chirif, published by Transit Books in 2024, is a children’s book that explores the humorous and relatable challenges of growing up and family life. In this 40-page story, little Elisa finds herself in tears for reasons unknown, leading to a night filled with concern and attempts to soothe her. The narrative unfolds as her family tries various methods to calm her, ultimately revealing that the solution is both unexpected and comical.
Readers will discover a lighthearted tale that captures the essence of childhood struggles and the unique ways families come together to address them. The story highlights the importance of understanding and connection, showcasing how sometimes the simplest solutions can emerge from the most complicated situations. With themes of humor and family dynamics, A Sleepless Night offers an engaging experience for young readers and their families.
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2024 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book
2025 USBBY Outstanding International Books
Little Elisa can’t stop crying and no one knows why. After a sleepless night, it takes a grandmother’s touch–and an explosive fart–to bring much-needed relief.
One night, little Elisa begins to cry. At first her crying resembles a cat’s meow. But it soon grows so loud that the flowers wilt and the birds fly out the window. We move her bed so she can see the moon, we wrap her up warm, cool her down, and tie a red ribbon to her wrist. But nothing works. We all wonder: Why is she crying?
After a long sleepless night, it takes a grandmother’s touch to finally find out. Elisa lets out a fart that sounds like a plane taking off in the middle of the living room, nine blenders whirring at full power, twenty-seven moaning hair dryers . . . An irreverent story about the wind that passes through us all, A Sleepless Night shows that seemingly complicated problems can have simpler solutions than we think.
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