Quick Look
- This luminous picture book tells the story of a young girl who overcomes and befriends the source of her fear
- In this reassuring story, Night is a gentle character who encourages Luna to express herself, explore and playAn ideal book for children who are scared of the dark, or facing any other fear
- A perfect story to share at bedtime
- Maylis Daufresne's lyrical imagery is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Ian De Haes' warm and radiant illustrations
Luna faces her fear and befriends the night in this lyrical and immersive picture book that encourages children to face their fears with kindness and curiosity. A beautiful, gentle book for bedtime.
Description
Luna is afraid of the inky night that creeps under her door and around her bed – until Mama suggests it might make Luna feel better if she says her fears out loud. The last thing Luna expects is for the Night to reply...
Night wants to show Luna there is nothing to be afraid of, so together they play in the darkness. Luna paints the twilight sky in shimmering shades of blue and purple and dances among the stars in a sparkling dress that gleams like moonbeams. As Luna gets to know the Night, she realises that her fear has become her friend.
A gentle bedtime read, this beautiful and immersive picture book will encourage children to face their fears with kindness and curiosity.
Author
Maylis Daufresne is a French children's author. From working in a library car in Mali to opening a bookshop in Toulouse, France, Maylis' career has always involved books. She is now a full-time writer with several published picture books, including Les Chemins de Traverse (The Roads Less Travelled) which was selected for the prestigious 2025 Prix des Incorruptibles. Maylis lives in Brussels, Belgium.
Ian de Haes is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer with a background in bookselling. He is the illustrator of numerous picture books, combining digital and traditional mediums to create his warm and luminous illustrations. His books include All Our Families Are Awesome, which he co-created with his wife Charlotte Bellière. He lives with his family in Brussels, Belgium.
