Jamie Lee Curtis has another children’s book coming next year, the Associated Press reports.
Philomel is set to publish the actor’s Just One More Sleep: All Good Things Come To Those Who Wait…and Wait…and Wait, illustrated by Laura Cornell. The Penguin Random House imprint describes the book as “a celebration of delayed gratification.”
Curtis, the Halloween and Freaky Friday actor who recently won an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once, is a prolific author of children’s books with longtime collaborator Cornell. The pair’s books include Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born, It’s Hard to Be Five, and My Brave Year of Firsts.
Their new book explains to children why waiting for holidays and other exciting days can be a positive experience.
“In a buoyant book that channels childhood exuberance, Jamie Lee Curtis makes it clear why waiting is worth it,” Philomel says. “And with Laura Cornell’s bold and humorous artwork helping readers celebrate and appreciate milestones throughout the year, this is a story worth waiting for—and one kids will want to read over and over again.”
Curtis announced news of the book on Instagram, writing, “TODAY we are releasing the wonderful cover by my partner in design and color and whimsy, Laura Cornell! The book is being published by @philomelbooks @penguinrandomhouse and excuse the way intended pun, I can’t WAIT!”
Just One More Sleep is slated for publication on Jan. 16, 2024.
Michael Schaub, a journalist and regular contributor to NPR, lives near Austin, Texas.
