A lyrical, timely picture book about rest, balance, and bringing back the night in a world that won't slow down.

When Night doesn’t arrive, the world forgets how to rest.

As endless daylight stretches on, streets grow weary, and flowers bow their heads. Missing her beloved starlight rituals, Nina sets out on a brave and tender journey to find Night and bring her home.

Nina and the Missing Night is a poetic, atmospheric picture book about slowing down, listening, and remembering the importance of rest. With luminous illustrations and a soothing read-aloud rhythm, this story invites young readers to honour nighttime as a place of comfort, connection, and calm. Perfect for bedtime and for anyone who has ever missed the stars.

About the Author:
Growing up in Poland with a front-row seat to the world of imagination, Natalia Paruzel-Gibson has been crafting stories for children for over a decade, drawing inspiration from her own experiences as a mother and her ongoing journey to see the world through a child's eyes. With a degree in Drama and Photography at the Etobicoke School for the Arts and a Masters of Arts from the University of Toronto, she is the author of Something Lost, SomethingFound and A Picture Day to Remember, Nina and the Missing Night is her third book for children.

About the Illustrator:
Andie Lafrentz is a self-taught artist based in Calgary, Alberta, working primarily in watercolor and ink. Inspired by travel, architecture, and landscapes across Europe and Canada, her work captures the feeling of place through vibrant color. She also explores oil painting and occasional fantasy themes, creating expressive pieces that evoke nostalgia, wonder, and a sense of adventure. Nina and the Missing Night is her first book for children.