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Into the Dark

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Step Into the Dark to discover an action-packed world of animal adventure … When the Sun is setting, the sky is dimming, and animals are jumping back into their homes ready for a cosy night’s sleep, who else is only just waking up? Discover animals from... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Step INTO THE DARK to discover an action-packed world of animal adventure …

A new non-fiction illustrated gift book for ages 6+ about nighttime animals

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Step Into the Dark to discover an action-packed world of animal adventure …

When the Sun is setting, the sky is dimming, and animals are jumping back into their homes ready for a cosy night’s sleep, who else is only just waking up?

Discover animals from around the world that wake up when the Sun goes down. Find out how they hunt, play, or find their way through the night before it’s time to return to their homes at the start of a new day.

Discover …

Which animals use the Moon as a compass to find their way or figure out when it’s time to meet their fellow creature friends.

Which insects have a secret glowing superpower.

Which creatures are Earth’s heroes of the dark.

AND SO MUCH MORE!

The perfect gift for children who love learning about nature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008767464

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Shed

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Carolina Rabei

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Saskia Gwinn has spent nearly 20 years carefully crafting books to inspire kids. She previously worked as Head of Children's Non-fiction for Bloomsbury Publishing. Saskia has written and published award-winning books for almost every age and on nearly every topic. Saskia lives in Hertfordshire with her two boys who hope dinosaurs will one day revisit Earth.

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