Shust and Shunya: The Bedtime Frog – Axel Scheffler (Ukrainian Hardcover)

Shust and Shunya: The Bedtime Frog is a tender and playful bedtime story for preschoolers, crafted by Axel Scheffler, the acclaimed illustrator of The Gruffalo. This Ukrainian edition gently captures the universal challenge of falling asleep using two adorable characters—Shust the rabbit and Shunya the mouse. As evening sets in, Shunya realizes she can't sleep without her beloved frog toy. Together, the friends embark on a cozy, sleepy-time adventure filled with comfort, reassurance, and loving companionship.

Filled with Scheffler’s expressive illustrations and rhythmic storyline, this book promotes emotional safety and nurturing routines—ideal for soothing little readers before bedtime. Its charming visuals and delicate narrative invite caregivers to read aloud, fostering early reading habits and gentle emotional exploration.

Published in 2020 by Artbooks (Артбукс), this hardcover contains 26 pages, in a square 225 × 225 mm format, and weighs approximately 11.6 oz (~330 g)