The Baby Who Stayed Awake Forever

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2

Every family who ever spent a sleepless night with a newborn baby will feel seen in this hilarious new book about the uncanny ability of babies to stay awake FOREVER—from a mom who's been there.

They tried lullabies, they tried cuddles, they tried soothing words. But now it's 3 a.m. and the baby has achieved a new level of consciousness. Throwing binkies, climbing the crib . . . Is this baby going to stay awake forever?!? (Even the neighbor would like to know.)

Parents and siblings of new babies will share some BIG laughs together as they follow a VERY tired family trying to get just a few minutes of rest while their precious one jumps, pounds, yells, and even throws a 1 a.m. dance party. 

It's the perfect baby shower gift for parents and soon-to-be-big-siblings to say "Congratulations!" and also "I feel your pain."

About the Author

SANDRA SALSBURY is the author and illustrator of Best Friend in the Whole World and Spreckle’s Snack Surprise. She was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she received a BFA and MFA in illustration from the Academy of Art University. Most days you can find her at home in Berkeley with her husband and daughter. The Baby Who Stayed Awake Forever was written using the Notes app at 2am, while huddled in the corner of a nursery.

Author Residence: Berkeley, CA