The Night the Garden Glowed

By Brendan Kearney

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593959256
• ISBN13: 9780593959251
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.6" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3