My bed rocks on water

My bed sways in the breeze.

My bed's beneath a curtain

My bed's aloft in trees . . .

 

In the Netherlands, some beds rock on water. In Brazil they might sway in the breeze. From Canada to Japan, Afghanistan to Norway, sleep has taken many forms and shapes throughout history. Astonishing, hand-stitched illustrations and a delightful narrative tell the story of sleeping traditions across the world.