Astronaut Chris Hadfield collaborated with Toronto-based writer Kate Fillion on the book, which is illustrated by The Fan Brothers. The Darkest Dark is about a boy who transitions from being afraid of the dark to wanting to explore every corner of the universe. Star of the North Picture Book Award (MN).Ģ016 Amazon Best Book of the Year, ages 6-8.Ĭenter for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Multicultural Books List.Īvailable at bookstores everywhere, or shop online. NCTE Charlotte Huck Outstanding Fiction Honor Title. Black Award.Ģ017 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award.Ģ017 Zena Sutherland Award for Children’s Literature. “The Night Gardener is visual storytelling at its best” - Shelf Awareness Starred Review.ĭilys Evans Founder's Award from the Society of Illustrators. “An elegant picture book that celebrates creativity and community.” - School Library Journal Starred Review. Digitally colored compositions surprise and delight.' - Kirkus Starred Review. 'An uplifting testament to the effect that a caring adult can have on a lonely child. 'A treat, with artwork worth lingering over.' - Publishers Weekly Starred Review. And although the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William - and his town- are changed forever. Soon, William's gray little town is full of color and life. In the following days, more topiaries appear, and each one is more beautiful than the last.

One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. The Night Gardener (Simon & Schuster, Spring 2016)

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