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Little Fairy Can’t Sleep

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    Floris Books
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If you’re looking for a suitably dreamy tale to share with your charges at nap-time, this magical, moonlit story could be just the ticket to Sleepsville that you’re seeking. Gloriously illustrated and lyrically translated from the original German, it follows Faith, the little fairy of the title, as she flies through the forest trying to work out why everyone is having a wakeful night, eventually discovering a midsummer night’s party where she dances until she’s finally ready for her bed. For the ultimate wind-down, try reading it with Beethoven’s Romance No.2 playing very quietly in the background…