No One Slept

"A quiet celebration of reading and family that’s equal parts charming and gently spooky."―Kirkus Reviews

No One Slept is a celebration of storytelling and a bedtime story for everyone―even restless ghosts.

No One Slept is a captivating children's book that doubles as a bedtime story for ghosts. Set in a hauntingly picturesque home, the story revolves around Little Kooky, a fearless little girl who helps her family and even the neighbor's dog fall asleep by sharing enchanting tales from her books. Without her, no one in the house would sleep.

This intriguing book evokes memories of sleepless nights and childhood fears, showcasing the power of stories to soothe even the most frightened residents in a haunted house. No One Slept is a story about insomnia, sleep, noise, silence, fear, death, life, family, home, and the supernatural, all through the lens of Little Kooky's reading adventures.

A leading figure in contemporary Brazilian comics, Rafael Sica is known for his illustrated books for adults. With this stunning picture book, he makes his debut in children's literature. Sica's illustrations, inspired by his hometown of Pelotas in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, add a layer of mystery that deepens the charm of this exceptional story.

Rafael Sica, born in the city of Pelotas, Brazil, in 1979, is a leading figure in contemporary Brazilian comics. In 2010, he published his first book, Ordinário. Since then, he has published several works, including Fachadas, Brasil, and Triste. No One Slept, originally published in Portuguese as Ninguém Dormia, marks Sica’s debut in children's literature, bringing his distinctive style to a new audience. Bruna Dantas Lobato is a writer and translator. Her fiction has appeared in The New Yorker, Guernica, A Public Space, and The Common. Her translation of The Words That Remain by Stênio Gardel received the 2023 National Book Award for Translated Literature. Originally from Natal, Brazil, she lives in Iowa and teaches at Grinnell College. Her debut novel, Blue Light Hours, is out now from Grove Atlantic.