IF THE MOON

Words by Matthew Burgess * Art by Matthew Forsythe

Stonefruit Studio / Sourcebooks * August 4 2026 * Available for PRE-ORDER

ISBN 9781464244049 * 40 pages * 3-7 years

★ “With its playful exuberance balancing peaceful contemplation, this is a reflective and whimsical stunner sure to reframe and soothe bedtime anxieties.” — Kit Ballenger, Booklist (Starred Review)

 ★ “Lyrical text and highly evocative illustrations create an exciting, soothing adventure. Superb bookmaking artistry.” –John Scott, School Library Journal (Starred Review)

“The poem’s quiet confidence and the art’s ambitious scope make excellent bedfellows, transforming a familiar premise—conquering nighttime fears—into something genuinely transporting.” –Publishers Weekly

“Two kidlit powerhouses unpack the potential for beauty in the word ‘if’…Creative storytelling and art quells fears and reassure young minds.” –Kirkus

“Restless readers will return to this visual lullaby again and again, believing in their dreamlike escapades more than their fears right before bedtime.” –BCCB

Read two recent interviews at The Horn Book and Publishers Weekly.