I can't sleep. The moon is moving again. It's so quiet outside ever since Holly and Sparky died.Chris McKimmie's words and pictures gently and honestly evoke the experience of loss and new life.

 

This book was recognised by the Abda Book Design Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2013 by Allen & Unwin .

Chris McKimmie is a writer, illustrator, and artist. His other books include Maisie Moo and Invisible Lucy ; Special Kev , shortlisted for the 2009 CBCA Awards; Two Peas in a Pod , shortlisted for the 2011 CBCA Awards; Good Morning, Mr Pancakes ; Scarlett and the Scratchy Moon ; Crikey and Cat ; Lara of Newtown ; and Me Teddy . Chris has worked as a lecturer, a graphic designer, a film production designer, a cleaner, a dad, a pot-plant painter, a public servant, a musician, a factory hand, and a grand dad. He regularly exhibits his paintings and drawings.