Bring Back the Night
by Billie Rooney Tilda Joy

A gentle, lyrical picture book that explores the effects of light pollution on the natural environment, humans and animals. The perfect bedtime story!

A$26.99

(Hardback)

Ships on 31/03/2027

Overview

When the sun goes down,
and the moon and stars
shine softly across the land,
night-dwellers stir from their sleep.

Lights help us to see at night. But as we build more cities and suburbs with bright lights, the dark is disappearing. Night-time animals don’t know when to wake or sleep, hunt or hide, forage or flee.

Part bedtime story, part narrative non-fiction, this exquisitely illustrated picture book shows young readers how light pollution affects humans and wildlife, and what we can do to bring back the night.

Details

Billie Rooney

Billie Rooney is an author of both picture books and middle grade fiction. Her picture book Creature Corridors was shortlisted for the Wilderness Society’s 2026 Environment Award for Children’s Literature. Billie loves to write books that are inspired by her work in environmental education and that celebrate children’s curiosity and connection to the natural world.

Tilda Joy

Tilda Joy is a Canberra-based illustrator who plays across traditional and digital mediums. With a background in design and environmental science, she loves exploring texture, colour and nature. Tilda can often be found participating in local art markets or undertaking illustration work in science communication. She recently worked as the mural illustrator for Questacon’s new children’s space.