Luna and the Night

• Utgivningsdatum: 2026-04-23
• Mått: 290 x 210 x 12 mm
• Vikt: 427 g
• Format: Inbunden
• Språk: Engelska
• Antal sidor: 28
• Förlag: Floris Books
• Illustratör: Ian de Haes, Ian de Haes
• ISBN: 9781782509783
• Originaltitel: Fanny et la Nuit
• Översättare: Katy Lockwood-Holmes

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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.

'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'Stunning. A luminous look at the importance of confronting fears -- and imaginative guidance for doing so.'-- Kirkus 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'De Haes renders the night in varying shades of blue and green with almost no straight lines, giving Night a sense both of cool quiet and of vibrancy. Meditative and appealing.'-- Horn Book'De Haes' dynamic, detailed illustrations sweep the reader along as Luna discovers that night can be an open canvas, an inviting puddle, and a sail sending her off to Dreamland. A moving addition to any collection.'-- Booklist'This gentle, thoughtful story with its luminous illustrations is ideal for sharing with youngsters, who, like Luna, feel ill-ease as dark descends.'-- Books for Keeps'A beautifully written story with a thoughtful message. The drawings completely drew us in and made the experience feel immersive, emotional, and magical.'-- The Green Parent'The drawings completely drew us in and made the experience feel immersive, emotional, and magical. A powerful message delivered in such a gentle and beautiful way.'-- Shenel, Green Parent Book Nook'There is a message in this book that we can all relate to, no matter our age. This book has so much to give.'-- Armadillo'It works really well as a bedtime book for children, not only for those who are afraid of the dark, but also to encourage children to face their fears with creativity and curiosity.'-- Kindling'Whimsical and captivating. It's a beautiful book. I really like the story of it and the idea behind it.'-- Jessica Fox, Actor'The illustrations are everything in this beautifully done story about a girl and her fear of the night. Absolutely stunning.'-- Carmichael's Bookstore, US'Dreamy watercolor and colored pencil illustrations draw you into this imaginative story about overcoming fears. Each page pulls you into the whimsical world of Luna's imagination.'-- Jeannine S, Carmichael's Bookstore, US'A stunning picture book, this gentle and calming story has quickly become our new favourite bedtime read. With lyrical text and beautiful illustrations, this story will comfort and reassure children before bed.'-- Mum of Boys Northeast (Instagram)'A thoughtful bedtime read for children who feel uneasy when the lights go out. A really lovely one to open up conversations about the fears your children might be holding.'-- Little Story Haus (Instagram)

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