A Loud Winter’s Nap

Every year Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he isn’t missing much. However, his friends are determined to prove otherwise! Will Tortoise go to sleep or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun of the season? Best-selling author Katy Hudson’s charming picture book will convince even the biggest grouch that winter can be magical if you have friends by your side. AGES: 3 to 5 AUTHOR: Katy Hudson won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award Gold in 2014 for her illustrations in the book Animal Teachers. Her debut picture book, ‘Bear and Duck’, received strong reviews, including a starred review from Kirkus. Katy lives in London. SELLING POINTS:

Charming and familiar characters: Katy Hudson’s follow-up to her best-selling Too Many Carrots features many of the same characters including Tortoise and Rabbit.

Perfect read-aloud for story time: both heartwarming and humorous, this tale will keep young ones engaged.

For those who struggle with winter, a lovely reminder that the little things in life can change the big perspective.