The Moon Shines Bright in the Sky at Night

£12.99

This picture book from award-winning artist Emma Carlisle invites young readers to explore the natural world at night, revealing the secret life of nocturnal animals. With gentle, lyrical text, the story takes children on a journey through a darkened wood, where a fox’s tail flickers and the white wings of a barn owl glide silently…

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A bedtime picture book from award-winning artist Emma Carlisle, creator of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted What Do You See When You Look at a Tree?

Step into the magic of the night in this beautifully illustrated story and discover how the world awakens whilst we sleep. Young readers are gently guided through a woodland alive with hidden life – from the flicker of a fox's tail to the silent sweep of a barn owl's wings beneath a sky glowing with the Moon and stars. Lyrical, soothing text creates a calm, enchanting bedtime journey into the secret lives of nocturnal animals.

Perfect for bedtime, the book offers a soothing and accessible introduction to nighttime, especially for children who may be afraid of the dark. Through themes of mindfulness, it gently addresses the fear of the unknown and the future, showing how each night brings new life and wonder. This makes it an ideal read for young nature lovers and a comforting tool for those navigating the mysteries of darkness.

Additional information

Weight 526 g
Dimensions 30.7 × 24.2 × 0.6 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

40

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Pre-school / Code: A