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Luna befriends the night in this lyrical picture book that encourages children to face their fears with kindness and curiosity.
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 realizes that her fear has become her friend.
'An inventive, delightful picture book about embracing what you fear and finding wonder within it. Luna's imagination proves larger than life in the active, involving illustrations.'—Foreword Reviews, Starred Review
'Lyrical prose and beautiful, textured illustrations will capture the hearts of readers. Crafted with care, [...] this book will help young readers understand their fears.'—School Library Journal
Maylis Daufresne is a French children's author. She has written several picture books, including Les Chemins de Traverse (The Roads Less Traveled) which was selected for the prestigious 2025 Prix des Incorruptibles. Before becoming a full-time author, Maylis worked in a library car in Mali and a bookstore in France. She currently lives in Brussels, Belgium.
Ian de Haes is an award-winning illustrator a graphic designer and a former bookseller. He is the illustrator of numerous picture books, including All Our Families Are Awesome, which he co-created with his wife Charlotte Bellière. He lives with his family in Brussels, Belgium.
Katy Lockwood-Holmes studied French and Linguistics at the University of Edinburgh. She works in publishing and lives in Edinburgh, UK.