Now That Night Is Near (original title: Alla ska sova) is a children's book written by Astrid Lindgren and illustrated by Marit Törnqvist.

[3] When the artist Marit Törnqvist heard the song at Astrid Lindgren's funeral in 2002, she decided to create a picture book based on the lyrics.

In the trailer, the images were animated by Marit Törnqvist and the melody of the song Alla ska sova was played.

[6] Britta Persson performed the song at the Astrid Lindgren Conference in November; the pictures were presented by Marit Törnqvist.

[1] Mariëlle Oussoren-Buys of Reformatorisch Dagblad praises Lindgren's poetic and sweet text, as well as Marit Törnqvist's dreamy illustrations.