Bedtime For Bo
written & illustrated by Kjersti Annesdatter Skomsvold
illustrated by Mari Kanstad Johnsen, translated by Kari Dickson
76 pages, 3–6 years; published 2022 by Enchanted Lion Books
How wonderful to have an English version of this charming Norwegian story. Bedtime for Bo is slightly oversized which allows the bold illustrations to truly captivate with their intense compositions and saturation of colors. Bo and his mother share thoughts about animals as he prepares for bed, but there is nothing predictable about this rote exercise. The dialogue and images hold the reader’s attention and spark the imagination. What a unique yet universal story that’s sure to delight all ages.