The Midnight Library - by Kazuno Kohara (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Perfect for bedtime reading, pay a visit to the Midnight Library where you can snuggle up for a nighttime story.
There is a little library that only opens at night. In the library there is a little librarian--and her three assistant owls--who helps everyone find the perfect book. The library is always peaceful and quiet . . . until one night when some of the animals stir up a little trouble (and a little fun!) in the Midnight Library.
From Kazuno Kohara, creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated book Ghosts in the House! comes a beautiful book brimming with cozy charm.

Review Quotes

"Kohara achieves something unique with this title: a modern sensibility with a classic aesthetic. A delightful addition to picture book collections." --School Library Journal

"A nocturnal little librarian in pigtails and her three owl assistants help the library's visitors find exactly what they need in the latest from Kohara . . . It goes without saying that this is perfect for storytime." --Booklist

"Kohara's gentle story and vibrant compositions have an old-fashioned sensibility and simplicity." --The Horn Book

"Original, imaginative and perfect for naptime or bedtime." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

About the Author

Kazuno Kohara grew up in Japan and studied printmaking in the UK. She lives in Osaka, Japan.