Goodnight Moon meets the Addams Family in this deliciously backwards bedtime story and picture book debut by Eisner nominee Sid Sharp.
When the sun goes DOWN, it's time to get UP at Midnight Manor! The unusual residents have a busy night counting the caterpillars on the curtains and playing drums with the banshees in the basement. Before they know it, the sun is rising–which means it's finally time to say goodnight.
Midnight Manor is brimming with quirky characters and spooky scenarios in thoroughly domestic settings, from skeletons in the closet to bats in the laundry basket. Equal parts tribute to Edward Gorey and Maurice Sendak, this timeless bedtime book in reverse will delight kids and adults alike with each luxurious page painted in Eisner-nominated artist Sid Sharp's trademark lush style.
GOODNIGHT MOON MEETS THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A cozy, delightfully quirky bedtime book that celebrates the strange, the spooky, and the sweet side of nighttime rituals in a fun bedtime in reverse.
STUNNING HAND-PAINTED ART: Each spread is a lush, atmospheric painting in Sid Sharp's signature style, rich with texture, humor, and eerie charm.
AWARD-WINNING CREATOR: Eisner-nominated author-illustrator (and bookseller!) Sid Sharp (The Wolf Suit, Bog Myrtle) is a beloved talent whose distinctive voice and visual style continue to attract critical and commercial attention.
BIG GIFT POTENTIAL: With its offbeat humor, lush art, and universal bedtime theme, this title is destined to become a perennial favorite and a go-to gift for the holidays, baby showers, and beyond.
SPOOKY SEASON STAPLE: Perfect for Halloween displays yet timeless enough to read year-round!
FOR FANS OF: Edward Gorey, The Skull by Jon Klassen, The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason, and Home by Carson Ellis
BEAUTIFUL COVER WITH DIE-CUTS: Cutouts give a sneak peek through the windows to the mysteries going on inside the manor
SWEET SPOT READER RECOMMENDATION: 4–5 years
LEVELING INFO: Coming soon
"Each of Sharp's painstakingly composed paintings should both command interest and generate a raised eyebrow . . . All in good, creepy fun."
"A pleasingly eerie bedtime sendoff."
"Sharp's slightly creepy and visually fantastic paintings, full of lush jewel tones and fun details, amplify the haunting atmosphere in this wonderful addition to Halloween-season collections."
