Night of the Deer

by Mary Morel, Mira Miroslavova (Illustrator)

Overview

A modern, atmospheric folktale set in the heartland—sure to spellbind readers young and old.

When Arabella spots a pair of deer in a nearby field, she calls out and invites them to her school’s autumn dance. Are these creatures merely deer or are they otherworldly, as her parents suggest? When a graceful, unknown couple show up at the dance, dazzling the rest of the attendees, only Arabella guesses who they might be . . .

This story is filled with cozy, seasonal charm and enough magic to entrance children read after read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534112865
Publisher:	Sleeping Bear Press
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Mary Morel lives in Colorado with her husband, Tom, where they are ceaselessly entertained by an abundance of wildlife on their property. She has a BA in Political Science from the University of Colorado and has written for numerous publications, including Cricket Magazine, Spider Magazine, Pioneer Valley Press, Front Street Press, and Scholastic Books.

Mira Miroslavova grew up in the beautiful forests near the city of Sofia, Bulgaria and lived in Manchester, UK where she graduated with textile design and visual art. Her love for illustration began at an early age and her style was influenced by a mixture of classic fairy tales, beautiful forests, old movies and animations. She likes to experiment and find new hobbies to inspire her and push her to create picture books, comics, covers, editorial and magazines illustration.