Discover the wonders of our nearest cosmic neighbours in Brilliant Sun, Luminous Moon, a beautifully illustrated new children’s book by Warsaw-born, London-based author and translator Agnès Monod-Gayraud, with illustrations by Elin Manon.

Published by Post Wave in 2026, the book combines fascinating scientific discoveries with ancient myths and folklore to explore how the Sun and Moon shape life on Earth. Its innovative double-sided design invites readers to explore the Sun from one direction and the Moon from the other, with both journeys meeting in a spectacular solar eclipse.

Agnès Monod-Gayraud is an award-winning author, translator and former teacher specialising in children’s nonfiction, with a particular interest in science, nature, art and folklore. Originally from New York and now based in London, she received the 2017 Educational Writers’ Award from the UK’s Society of Authors for her translation of The Book of Bees. She is also a language editor for the academic journal Astronomy & Astrophysics and the co-author of Faedom, published in 2024.

Her latest book brings together her passion for science and storytelling, inviting young readers to discover the extraordinary relationship between our planet, the Sun and the Moon.

Brilliant Sun, Luminous Moon was published in the UK on 24 September 2026 by Post Wave. The beautifully illustrated, 64-page hardback is available from booksellers and online. ISBN: 9781836270478

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