NIGHT LUNCH by Eric Fan & Dena Seiferling
HARDCOVER
Author: Eric Fan
Illustrator: Dena Seiferling
NIGHT LUNCH is a beautifully atmospheric picture book from acclaimed creators Eric Fan and Dena Seiferling, offering a gentle and poetic story about kindness, generosity and community.
As evening falls over the quiet city streets, delicious smells drift through the air from the elegant horse-drawn lunch cart known as the Night Owl. Inside, a feathery owl chef prepares warm meals for his unusual customers: a mince pie for Fox, a ham sandwich for Badger, and sweet puddings for the hungry possums.
Nearby, a small street sweeper named Mouse works quietly, watching the customers line up at the cart. With an empty stomach and little hope of finding even a crumb, Mouse waits and wonders if he might be lucky enough to taste the owl’s famous cooking.
But as the night draws to a close, the weary cook notices the tiny sweeper waiting outside. What follows is a simple yet powerful act of kindness that transforms a lonely evening into a shared midnight meal.
Why you should treat-your-shelf:
- A gentle story celebrating compassion and generosity
- Beautiful, atmospheric illustrations inspired by Victorian lunch wagons
- A poetic narrative that encourages empathy and kindness
- Perfect for cosy bedtime reading and thoughtful conversations
With its dreamy artwork and soft storytelling, Night Lunch is a heartwarming reminder that sometimes the smallest gestures of kindness can make the biggest difference — especially when shared over a warm meal.