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Just One More Sleep shows that there is always something fun just around the corner to be excited about. It highlights some of the celebrations from several religions, cultures, and American holidays. It is inclusive in some ways by highlighting Jewish and Christian holidays but if the point is to apply to as many cultures as possible then it leaves out other religions. It was interesting that Mother’s Day was mentioned but not Father’s Day. The illustrations added a sense of celebration to the frenetic busyness of each page. The watercolor effect made things blurry so you are left with more of an overall impression of joy than a detailed perusal of specific traditions. Overall, this is a fun upbeat story about being patient and enjoying all the special things that come. I do wish it had felt more personal because, in the effort to feel inclusive, I became more aware of what was left out than if it had felt like one person’s truth about the holidays they experience.