WHILE YOU’RE ASLEEP

— Picture Book Shortlist for 2024 Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Awards

"Kastner masterfully plays with readers’ expectations and format conventions, creating a story that is both funny and thought-provoking."

– Horn Book

"Captivating musings on what happens when we drift off for the night."

– Kirkus Reviews

"This is a funny, raucous, and ultimately satisfying bedtime story. (Also I learned some new stuff about animals.)"

— Mac Barnett, New York Times bestselling author

“This book is hilarious and a little magical. Kastner subverts the classic bedtime story with whimsy and wonder. Readers are sure to sleep soundly and dream deeply after they tire from laughing loudly.”

— Jarrett Pumphrey, Ezra Jack Keats New Author Honor Winner

"While You're Asleep is a beautifully illustrated, classically inspired tale with a fun, unconventional twist. This book will have you excited for bedtime."

— Jessie Sima, author of Not-Quite Narwhal and Perfectly Pegasus

“Simultaneously sweet and hilarious with its clever mix of lyrical lines, unexpected silliness, and charming animals! Perfect fun bedtime read aloud!”

— Jessixa Bagley, Ezra Jack Keats Honor Award Winner