I’ve just had an exciting delivery from the postman – a gorgeous copy of Goodnight Sleepy Babies, translated into the Arabic by Academia International, Lebanon.

My picture books have appeared in several languages, and it’s always a treat to receive a shelf copy for the collection. But there’s something extra eye-catching about an Arabic edition. The elegantly flowing script seems to grace the page and it especially suits Sebastien Braun’s jewel-bright illustrations.

Academia International’s website is under construction, but outlets for Goodnight Sleepy Babies in Arabic (Tusbihuna ala Khayr ya Sighar; ISBN 9789953371450) include Jarir Books.

Some of my earlier collaborations with wonderful illustrator, Rosalind Beardshaw, are also available through Jarir Books, including The Best Present (Ajmal Hidaya; ISBN 9789953379838).

Goodnight Sleepy Babies in English is available from Amazon.