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Grumble Yawn

Grumble Yawn follows the onomatopoeic antics of a young girl and her cat as they resist the bedtime routine.

This toddler-friendly book is composed entirely of sounds, and adults and children alike will find humor in a silly story that calls out to be read aloud with emphasis and humorous inflection. Howl moan squawk stomp—readers may recognize their own cacophonous bedtimes as the main character thwarts going quietly to sleep. Conceptualized and written by award-winning author Deborah Kerbel and illustrated by artist Jacqui Lee, this board book will delight readers of all ages.

Written by: Deborah Kerbel
Illustrated by: Jacqui Lee
Board Book
Format: Board book
Ages: 0-2
Pages: 20
Dimensions: Height 7 in, Width 7 in
Originally published in North America: Spring 2022
All rights available excluding North American English

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Author: Deborah Kerbel

Deborah Kerbel is the critically acclaimed, award-winning author of over thirty books for young people of all ages. Her books have been shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award, the Canadian Library Association’s YA Book Award and the Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award, among others. Deborah was born in London, England, and raised in Toronto where she now lives with her family.

Illustrator: Jacqui Lee

Jacqui Lee’s illustrations are focused on storytelling and are inspired by the world around her. Jacqui’s I Am Josephine was a CCBC Best Book for Kids and Teens, and she was awarded an Alcuin Society Award for Excellence in Book Design for Murilla Gorilla and the Hammock Problem. Her work is fun, cheerful and aims to bring a smile to people’s faces. She loves the handmade and textural look of gouache paint and often carries a sketchbook with her, especially while travelling. An alumnus of the Alberta University of the Arts, she now lives in London, UK.