Midnight Manor
A Backwards Bedtime Book
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Pub Date Sep 29 2026 | Archive Date Sep 22 2026
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Description
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.
Advance Praise
“Each of Sharp’s painstakingly composed paintings should both command interest and generate a raised eyebrow . . . All in good, creepy fun.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Each of Sharp’s painstakingly composed paintings should both command interest and generate a raised eyebrow . . . All in good, creepy fun.” — Kirkus Reviews
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781834021195 |
| PRICE | CA$24.99 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 36 |
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Featured Reviews
Andrea H, Librarian
A fun take on the classic "Goodnight Moon" story. A silly story told in reverse.
I will definitely be requesting my library purchase a copy of this one so that I can read it for my Halloween storytime. I think my kiddos would giggle along with all of the silly things happening in the manor.
The illustrations are so fun and vibrant as well!
Educator 840648
So so cute! It's definitely like Goodnight Moon with a bit of scare. Elementary level children would truly love this little Halloween book with monsters and other mildly scary folks getting ready for their day--but at night. And at night, they do their mildly scary activities!
This would be a great addition to an elementary classroom.
(The introduction is hilarious--"this is only a book, nothing deep".)
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