The Night the Garden Glowed
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

The Night the Garden Glowed

By Brendan Kearney

A boy discovers magic in his new garden, finding friends and adventure under the stars.

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32 pages
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Wilbur faces the daunting challenge of moving to a new home, leaving behind familiar comforts. As he navigates this change, a mysterious glow in his garden captures his curiosity. Under the starry sky, Wilbur discovers that the garden transforms into a magical realm, revealing unexpected friendships and adventures. Can Wilbur embrace the unknown and find joy in his new surroundings? This enchanting tale invites young readers to explore the wonders of change and the beauty of new beginnings.

From the publisher

Meet Wilbur, a little boy making a big move in this illustrated storybook that teaches young children about embracing change. With beautiful illustrations and an engaging storyline, this book teaches young readers aged 3-5 about exploring new environments and building strong friendships. A perfect bedtime story and addition to every child’s bookshelf, The Night the Garden Glowed teaches children that change doesn’t always need to be scary. This storybook is about finding friendships in new places and teaches them that letting go of fear can lead to exciting new things. This heartwarming picture book for children offers: An uplifting message that encourages children to overcome difficult situations through an engaging storyline.Bright and warming illustrations that blend elements of the fantastical with the ordinary world around us.A beautiful book by Brendan Kearney, author of the much-loved Finn and Skip series.Moving house is tough, especially when you’re moving to a new place with new people, and leaving your old life behind. Wilbur needs a distraction, and there’s nothing better to keep his mind occupied than the curious glow that lights up his new garden every night. Join Wilbur as he discovers that flowers and the trees look different under a star-studded sky, and that new friends can be found in the most unexpected places.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
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Published
October 21, 2025
Publisher
DK CHILDREN
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593959251

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