“Sleep, sleep, where did you go?
“Let’s go, let’s go find sleep.”

Author Im Su-jeong, who is also active as a storyteller, created an enjoyable picture book using only conversations between a father and a child.
Before going to bed, the child wants to play more and lets his imagination run wild, and the father rubs his sleepy eyes while cheering the child on.
As each child's imagination is added, the father and child sing "Sleep, sleep, where did you go? / Let's go, let's go find sleep" while shouting "Let's go!", inviting readers to an imaginative play that is pleasing to the eyes and ears.
Whenever the lyrics appear between scenes, read along quietly and rhythmically with your child.
If you work hard to find 'sleep', sleep will come to your child before you know it.


Dad, the eternal friend of children

In author Im Soo-jung's works, fathers who are full of boastfulness and show a somewhat awkward charm often appear.
But inside it is the image of a father who loves his child more than anyone else and empathizes with his child's heart like a friend.


The father in "Dad, Sleep Has Run Away!" is even more friendly and charming than in the author's previous works.
Dad shouts, “Just trust me!” and says he will find the sleep that has run away, but I can’t help but yawn and close my eyes without realizing it.
Yet, the father does not tell the child, “Go to sleep now.”
Until the child can fall asleep on his/her own, he/she will sympathize with the child's feelings, play along with them, and sometimes add ideas, becoming a fun bedtime companion for the child.
In the end, the father and child who fell asleep next to each other are probably continuing their wonderful adventure together in their dreams.


Bologna Book Fair 'Illustrator of the Year'
Kim Seul-gi's human and enjoyable paintings

Artist Kim Seul-gi, beloved by many readers for her warm illustrations using simple lines and colors, infuses her work with lovely, imaginative power.
Beginning under a child's bed, the story takes readers on an exciting adventure through a secret forest, a chocolate factory, a glacier kingdom, and even outer space, before finally returning to the warm and cozy world of sleep.
As we follow the fantastical drawings that the author has completed one scene at a time after much thought, our children will soon want to fall asleep engulfed in fluffy clouds.


A precious time to imagine, communicate, and grow

Every parent has probably thought about the struggles with their child at least once: bedtime.
Children make excuses to stay awake, wanting to play a little longer, and parents try various methods to get their children to sleep as quickly as possible.
This time, which may sometimes feel difficult, is actually a necessary and precious moment for the child's healthy growth.
How parents and children spend this time has as much of an impact on children as how well they sleep and wake up.


During the quiet hours of the night, children's imaginations are often at their peak.
All the things I saw, heard, experienced, and thought about during the day come to mind in a lump, and I start to chatter away and tell a random story.
Instead of saying, "Shh! You should go to bed soon," take the time to connect with your child through books and stories.
Because the child will be able to fly into a wonderful and happy dreamland with wings of imagination.
Imagination is the greatest driving force that helps our children grow.
When parents are present and empathetic, our children can grow into children who dream bigger dreams.