Sign in
Read to Sleep
Books
Kids
Popular
Authors & Events
Gifts & Deals
Audio
Sign In
Look Inside
May 08, 2018 | ISBN 9781524765729 | 4-8 years Buy
May 08, 2018 | ISBN 9781524765736 | 4-8 years Buy
May 08, 2018 | ISBN 9781524765743 | 4-8 years Buy
Also available from:
Available from:
May 08, 2018 | ISBN 9781524765729 | 4-8 years
May 08, 2018 | ISBN 9781524765736 | 4-8 years
May 08, 2018 | ISBN 9781524765743 | 4-8 years
Evoking picture book classics like Aaron Becker’s Journey and Chris Van Allsburg’s The Polar Express, here is an emotionally rich bedtime picture book about a lonely child’s nighttime adventure that is also a showcase for the extraordinary illustrations of Daniel Miyares.When a small, friendless boy goes to bed at his boarding school, an adventure is about to begin! First he finds an invitation in his turtle’s bowl. Next he makes an escape–out the window, through the woods, across a river, and onto an island. And then he joins a grand celebration, with larger-than-life animals serving tea and dancing late into the night. And finally? After the journey back, he has a fantastic story to tell–the perfect way to make a friend.A simple text and glorious illustrations combine to make a deceptively powerful and touching picture book, cementing Daniel Miyares’s reputation as one of the most exciting children’s book author-illustrators working today.
Daniel Miyares is the critically acclaimed author-illustrator of NIGHT OUT, which was called a “pleasure” by Publishers Weekly in a starred review, and FLOAT, which the Boston Globe called a “perfect wordless picture book.” He is also the illustrator of NIGHT… More about Daniel Miyares
“There aren’t any lessons or morals—just the pleasure of watching a lonely boy find the friendship he wishes for. ”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network
Stay in Touch
By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
