Sleep Well, Siba and Saba
€16.00
The forgetful sisters Siba and Saba always lose something. Sandals, slippers, jumpers - no matter what, they lose it. As soon as the two sisters fall asleep, they dream about the things they lost that day. Until one night their dreams begin to reveal something completely unexpected....
A charming picture book set in modern-day Uganda. The expressive and elegant artwork, with references to Ugandan tales makes the journey to the world of Siba and Saba more delightful.
We recommend this book for children ages 3 and upwards.
KEY TOPICS:
Africa; Uganda; sisters; sleep; family; dreams.
FURTHER INFO:
- Originally published in 2017 to great acclaim. Published for the second time as part of the Lantana Classics series.
- Offers a unique window into everyday life in Uganda. Lullaby-like rhythm that accompanies children falling asleep.
- Celebrating diversity and inclusion. #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OwnVoices
Children's book, Paperback
We love it because
DIVERSE/INCLUSIVE
LANTANA: "We believe that the importance of reading for pleasure cannot be overstated. A combination of academic research, empirical study and common sense shows that when children identify with books - their settings, themes or characters - they are more likely to enjoy reading them. At Lantana, we’re proud to publish books in which a greater number of children can see themselves reflected, because our books feature characters from under-represented and marginalised groups who are rarely the main characters in stories. This way, we hope to ignite the spark that will grow into a lifelong love of reading."
About the brand
Diverse & inclusive children's books
We are an award-winning children’s book publisher and social enterprise with a mission to publish inclusive books by under-represented voices celebrating every kind of child and family. Because ALL children deserve to see themselves in the books they read.
Our books have been making a splash since day one. They have been reviewed in The Guardian, The Observer, The Independent, The Sunday Times, the Irish News, the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
In October 2018, Lantana was selected as one of ten entrepreneurial startups to join OXFO L.E.V8, an intensive mentorship scheme supported by the University of Oxford, designed to nurture high potential ventures. Lantana was the only publishing company to make it onto the programme, besting around 230 other applicants after an extensive interview process, and one of only three businesses with female CEOs.
We are justly proud that our primary printing partner in Hong Kong has won a series of sustainability awards. We print all of our books with non-petroleum based inks on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper to minimise our carbon footprint.