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Sleep Well, Siba & Saba

by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl

Illustrator: Sandra van Doorn

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2017

Publisher: Lantana Publishing

ISBN: 978-1-911373-09-4

Keywords: Africa, Lullaby, Diversity, Loss

Two sisters are always losing things and finding them in their dreams. Set in Uganda, the story is told with alliteration and delicate watercolor drawings.