Hannah wakes up and is surprised to discover everyone else in her house is still sleeping. It’s the middle of the night, and with only the cat for company, the toddler goes to the bathroom, eats cherries without asking (“nobody told her off”), then borrows her sister’s doll and music box and notebook and pencils and takes them back to her bed. An unusual picture book acknowledges the interior world of a small child through the actions she takes when there is no one around to inhibit her. She is daring, adventurous, playful, delighted, curious and, eventually, sleepy as the sky begins to brighten. Quietly alluring, the measured text is paired with illustrations that beautifully capture Hannah’s world at night, which is dark, mysterious, and also comforting. (Ages 2–5)

When Hannah wakes suddenly in the night, she discovers a whole new world of adventure. With nobody awake to tell her off, she can do just as she pleases. The book combines simple language with beautifully textured images, capturing the innocence and wonder of young children at play.