The Night is Like Pajamas from Reycraft Books Sheds Light on Overcoming Nighttime Fears
The picture book uses poetry and striking visuals to tell the story of a boy who finds a way to cope with his dread of the dark.
New Rochelle, NY, May 30, 2023—Leading children’s trade publisher Reycraft Books tackles an age-old fear of countless youngsters—the darkness of night—and how it can be conquered, in the picture book, The Night is Like Pajamas.
Published on March 7, 2023, The Night is Like Pajamas brings together author Pedro Mañas and illustrator Guridi for a combination of poetry and striking, evocative illustrations. The book tells the story of a little curlyhaired boy who is afraid of the darkness and the strange noises of night and the steps he takes to overcome it. He begins to think of the night as a pair of pajamas—a temporary covering that keeps him safe until daylight returns and he no longer needs them. And, as the boy keeps repeating to himself, “The night is like pajamas,” he is able to slowly drift into a restful sleep.
In its review, Kirkus called The Night is Like Pajamas “an artful ode to reframing one’s fears and getting comfortable with the dark,” accompanied by “simple but arresting” artwork.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Pedro Mañas was born in Madrid, Spain, and has focused his entire professional life on children’s literature. Although he is especially known for his series such as Anna Kadabra and Dragon Princesses, he has also written poetry, picture books and, more recently, children’s comics. His works emphasize humor, originality, and the ability to recreate the fantastic side of everyday life, and have earned him various national and international awards.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR:
Guridi is the son of a draftsman and a painter, and has always had a pencil in his hand. He studied painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Seville. In 2000, he started teaching drawing to high school students. In 2010, he began illustrating children’s books and has created stage designs for theater and dance productions. Some of his books have been translated into more than 14 languages.
ABOUT REYCRAFT BOOKS: Reycraft Books partners with award-winning and up-and-coming authors and illustrators, primarily from underrepresented communities, to provide high-quality books that delight, inform, and honor the voice and vision of all children. Founded in 2019, the imprint publishes authentic stories—engaging picture books, chapter books, middle grade books, graphic novels, and more—that build knowledge, perspective, and connection, meeting the diverse needs of children, families, and educators.