Author & Illustrator Profile
William Joyce
2 Books
William Joyce is an acclaimed American children's book author, illustrator, and filmmaker known for his highly imaginative storytelling. He has created numerous beloved classics that have been adapted into successful television shows, such as Rolie Polie Olie and George Shrinks. His visually stunning and inventive style also shines through in celebrated works like The Numberlys and Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lazardo.
Books in "The Guardians of Childhood"
On a sleepy little island lives Sanderson Mansnoozie, a dreamer unlike anyone else. He has never had a bad dream, which makes him a perfect match for a very important job.
The Man in the Moon is searching for someone who can help protect children at night. Pitch, the Nightmare King, wants to fill the dark with fear, but Sandy’s gift for sweet dreams may be just what the world needs. First, though, the Man in the Moon must help this snoozy fellow understand why his dreams matter.
The Sandman is a glowing picture book from the Guardians of Childhood world. It offers young readers a gentle blend of bedtime wonder, fantasy, and courage, with a hero whose quiet magic stands against nightmares.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
A baby on the moon looks down at Earth and sees children who need comfort in the dark.
After losing his family, the child in the moon finds a new purpose. He watches over the children of Earth and shines as brightly as he can, hoping to push back their fears and nightmares. His light becomes the beginning of a larger story: the first Guardian of Childhood.
The Man in the Moon is a tender, magical picture book for young readers who enjoy bedtime stories with wonder and emotional depth. It blends moonlit fantasy with a reassuring message about protection, bravery, and the power of light in frightening moments, without losing the grand, storybook feeling of a legend being born.
6-8 Years
56 Pages
