When the sun goes down, the residents of Midnight Manor are just waking up! In Midnight Manor: A Backwards Bedtime Book, author and illustrator Sid Sharp puts a delightfully spooky twist on the traditional bedtime story.

At Midnight Manor, nighttime means adventure. The unusual residents spend their evenings counting caterpillars on the curtains, playing drums with banshees in the basement, and enjoying all sorts of strange household activities. With skeletons in the closet and bats in the laundry basket, there’s plenty to discover before sunrise finally signals bedtime.

Featuring richly detailed illustrations, quirky characters, and gentle spooky humor, this imaginative picture book is perfect for young readers who enjoy monsters, mysteries, and unconventional bedtime stories. A fun choice for Halloween reading or any night that calls for something a little unusual.

• Title: Midnight Manor: A Backwards Bedtime Book
• Author and Illustrator: Sid Sharp
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 36
• Publisher: Annick Press
• Publication Date: September 29, 2026
• Age Range: 3-5 years
• Genre: Children’s Picture Books / Bedtime Stories / Humor / Monsters
• ISBN: 9781834021195