"This book is a great support for any child who may be fearful of the dark, and for any child who enjoys seeing a character go on a big adventure of discovery"

Jessica Bunney, The Reading Zone

"beautifully conveying the journey of overcoming fears through friendship and a new perspective... a must-read for any child who has ever been afraid of the night!"

Children's Books Ireland

"A delightful tale about friendship, magic and moonshine for readers who are afraid of the dark."

LoveReading4Kids

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"In this creative celebration of the night world, Docherty takes an imaginative approach and offers a reassuring exploration of life after dark, making it perfect for children who are afraid of the night."

Lancashire Post

"Young listeners will delight in the inviting, magical atmosphere created in the beautiful illustrations of a tale that is a must for those who have their own fears of the night."

Red Reading Hub

"A beautifully illustrated book shows the joy of the night, with the story showing Leila's journey to being less afraid and learning how wonderful the night can be"

Sarah Dennis, Mostly Books (as featured in the Bookseller's Circle Panel Review)

"...[a] story about overcoming our fears and the illustrations are lovely"

Lizi Backhouse, The Reading Zone

Leila loves bright colours but finds the shadows a little scary. That's until she meets Moon Girl. Together they go on a night-time adventure, painting moonlight in the darkness and discovering the world after the sun sets. Thomas Docherty's stunning illustrations light up the night and turn it into a thing of beauty, curiosity, and wonder. From the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed Into the Wild.
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Leila loves bright colours but finds the shadows a little scary. That's until she meets Moon Girl, whose paint pot full of moonlight brings the night time world to life.
`"This book is a great support for any child who may be fearful of the dark, and for any child who enjoys seeing a character go on a big adventure of discovery"' Jessica Bunney, The Reading Zone `"beautifully conveying the journey of overcoming fears through friendship and a new perspective... a must-read for any child who has ever been afraid of the night!"' Children's Books Ireland `"A delightful tale about friendship, magic and moonshine for readers who are afraid of the dark."' LoveReading4Kids `"In this creative celebration of the night world, Docherty takes an imaginative approach and offers a reassuring exploration of life after dark, making it perfect for children who are afraid of the night."' Lancashire Post `"Young listeners will delight in the inviting, magical atmosphere created in the beautiful illustrations of a tale that is a must for those who have their own fears of the night."' Red Reading Hub `"A beautifully illustrated book shows the joy of the night, with the story showing Leila's journey to being less afraid and learning how wonderful the night can be"' Sarah Dennis, Mostly Books (as featured in the Bookseller's Circle Panel Review) `"...[a] story about overcoming our fears and the illustrations are lovely"' Lizi Backhouse, The Reading Zone
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Sometimes Leila is a little bit scared of the dark. Then she meets Moon Girl.
A creative celebration of the night-time world from the author and illustrator of Into the Wild. Taking an imaginative approach, this title offers a reassuring exploration of the night-perfect for children who are afraid of the dark. The wonderfully illuminated night-time scenes have a wealth of detail to hold young readers' attention.
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Product details

ISBN
9780192789570
Published
2025
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Weight
164 gr
Height
270 mm
Width
230 mm
Thickness
5 mm
Age
J, 02
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
32