Book description
A gentle, collage-illustrated bedtime read about the often mysterious and always beautiful experiences to be found in nighttime spaces.
In the night garden fireflies look like fallen stars.
Moonflowers unfurl and release their intoxicating perfume.
In the night garden you can lie
on the cool grass and look up to…
Why read it?
1 author picked In the Night Garden as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
“In the night garden, you can lie on cool grass and look up to the millions and trillions of stars...” There, our senses awaken to the sliver of a new moon, the burble of a stream, and the hum of cricket song.
Hand-cut and collaged illustrations of deep blues and greens, orange-reds, and creamy shades of white accompany the reader on this nighttime exploration of the mystery and magic of a stroll through a nighttime garden.
In the Night Garden is a soothing read, perfect for sending young children off to sweet dreams at the end of a busy day.
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