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by Shauntay Grant (Author), Zach Manbeck (Illustrator)
Take a luminous bedtime journey through the summery dreamworld of a restless baby in this enchanting picture book lullaby. In the tradition of bedtime classics like Goodnight Moon, this gorgeous book with a cloth-like spine is the perfect gift for new parents.
Fireflies and mystic moon Mystic moon and brilliant night filled with friends and firelight On a hot summer night, Mother Moon soothes a little star baby who won't go to sleep. With her magic, she spins a warm, lyrical tale of friendship and fun: a dreamy summer evening set beneath a blanket of twinkling stars as children and forest friends with balloons enjoy a country fair with a carousel and caramel apples before taking a fantastical trolley ride to a marvelous, light-filled destination. A captivating book, sure to be picked up night after night, that will send all little star babies off to dreamland.Author Biography
SHAUNTAY GRANT is an award-winning author, poet, playwright, interdisciplinary artist and associate professor of creative writing at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. Her picture books include My Fade Is Fresh and Africville. In writing Bright Lights and Summer Nights, Shauntay was inspired by Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon.
ZACH MANBECK is an artist and children's book author and illustrator based in Pennsylvania. He made his picture book debut with You Are Here. Zach was inspired by the film The Wizard of Oz and the paintings of Maxfield Parrish and Vincent van Gogh for his art in Bright Lights and Summer Nights.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.9 x 11.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 27, 2025
