As daylight dwindles and the Night Season descends, a world of trickery, wonder, and peril comes alive. In this original fairytale by Nina Maybe and Michelle Heselton, uncover the extraordinary tale of the creature who swallowed the Sun and the curious reasons the days grow shorter during the darkest time of year. Part mythic legend, part whimsical field guide, the Compendium of Curiosities invites readers into a richly imagined world brimming with peculiar creatures and cryptic rituals.

Through lyrical poems and charmingly detailed footnotes, discover the secret art of navigating crossroads, the etiquette of leaving offerings for the elusive Hawkers, and why bells ring loudest when darkness reigns.

Lyrical, eerie, and brimming with imagination, this spellbinding journey unfolds into a world where myth and mischief intertwine. Perfect for dreamers, wanderers, and anyone who’s ever wondered what whispers in the dark, and how one might befriend it.

A softcover version of this original fairytale by Nina Maybe and Michelle Heselton; Uncover the extraordinary tale of the creature who swallowed the Sun and the curious reasons the days grow shorter during the darkest time of year.

Special Edition Softcovers include bonus illustrations.

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