From Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning author Polly Horvath is this magical middle-grade novel about a garden that grants wishes. It is World War II, and Franny and her parents, Sina and Old Tom, enjoy a quiet life on a farm on Vancouver Island. Franny writes, Sina sculpts, and Old Tom tends to their many gardens—including the ancient, mysterious night garden. Their peaceful life is interrupted when their neighbor, Crying Alice, begs Sina to watch her children while she goes to visit her husband at the military base because she suspects he’s up to no good. Soon after the children move in, letters arrive from their father that suggest he's about to do something to change their lives; and appearances from a stubborn young cook, UFOs, hermits, and ghosts only make life stranger. Can the forbidden night garden that supposedly grants everyone one wish help them all out of trouble? And if so, at what cost? The Night Garden is a poignant and hilarious story from acclaimed children's author Polly Horvath.

For fans of Sarah Addison Allen, Aimee Bender, and Alice Hoffman, The Night Garden is a luminous novel of love, forgiveness, and the possibilities that arise when you open your heart. Nestled in the bucolic town of Green Valley in upstate New York, the Pennywort farm appears ordinary, yet at its center lies something remarkable: a wild maze of colorful gardens that reaches beyond the imagination. Local legend says that a visitor can gain answers to life’s most difficult problems simply by walking through its lush corridors. Yet the labyrinth has never helped Olivia Pennywort, the garden’s beautiful and enigmatic caretaker. She has spent her entire life on her family’s land, harboring a secret that forces her to keep everyone at arm’s length. But when her childhood best friend, Sam Van Winkle, returns to the valley, Olivia begins to question her safe, isolated world and wonders if she at last has the courage to let someone in. As she and Sam reconnect, Olivia faces a difficult question: Is the garden maze that she has nurtured all of her life a safe haven or a prison? Praise for Lisa Van Allen’s The Wishing Thread “Reader to reader, knitter to knitter: You’re going to love this book.”—Debbie Macomber “Whimsical . . . great for fans of Sarah Addison Allen and Alice Hoffman.”—Library Journal Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more.

Back in print at last! ABC for Kids is delighted to announce the re-release of a range of best-selling, award-winning children's picture books. Including Children's Book Council winners and all-time favourites, no children's bookshelf is complete without these classic favourites. Twenty-four titles will be republished from 2010-11. Ages 3-5. When the sun sets and the moon rises, Sally and her cat, Strange, tiptoe out into the Night Garden. transformed from neat hedges and flower beds into twisted shapes and creatures, the garden is now alive with magic and adventure. An enchanting tale about the power of a little girl's imagination, brought to life by Elise Hurst's rich illustrations. Author extras: there are two activities based on the Night Garden here - a word jumble and a colour-in page - http://www.elisehurst.com/downloads.html Ages 3-5.

Count from 1 all the way to 10 with Igglepiggle and his friends in the Night Garden. With simple text and bright, vibrant colours, this chunky board book is a perfect way to introduce counting to little In the Night Garden fans.

It's Igglepiggle's birthday - but it seems that all of his friends in the Night Garden have forgotten! Igglepiggle is sad to find that nobody wants to play today. But there are a few things going on around the garden that Igglepiggle hasn't spotted. Makka Pakka is painting a special stone, the Tombliboos are hanging bunting, and the Pontipines have made a cake . . . Maybe Igglepiggle's friends haven't forgotten his birthday after all! Little fans of In the Night Garden will love this beautifully illustrated picture book, filled with all their favourite characters from the show.

A delightful illustrated storybook based on an episode of the long-running preschool programme, In the Night Garden. All aboard the Ninky Nonk, Night Garden fans! It's time to go for a ride with Igglepiggle, Makka Pakka, Upsy Daisy and the Tombliboos.

Depicts a gnome at work and play in his garden.

The Tombliboos decide to ride in the Pinky Ponk, but it keeps landing to allow someone else on board. Clues in the artwork help children to guess who's next and the text encourages the reader to press the squeaker to let the next friend on board. This multi-layered novelty book offers story, picture clues, pretend play and encourages hand-eye coordination to press the Pinky Ponk squeaker.