My Magical Bearded Friend

A mysterious dapper character appears only at night in this exquisite picture book.

When the sun starts to go down and the evening settles in, an elegant and mysterious man appears strolling through the town village with an air of romance and gentlemanly style. With dreamy and almost ethereal illustrations, English poet Chris Husband brings young readers a fanciful imaginative tale about a magical friend who may or may not be real.
The rhymes eloquently describe a dapper gentleman, distinguished and regal, with a magnificent beard of lustrous spun silver strands, who appears after sundown and vanishes before sunrise. Artist Patricia Moffett’s exquisite and elaborate illustrations bring to mind a style of dreamy funk art or steampunk. The story is a feast for the senses with descriptions of a top hat with glorious satin, boots of soft leather, smells of cologne, and a quiet melodious voice, enabling children to participate in a wonderfully sensory reading experience.
The illustrations give young readers and listeners much to pore over, including hidden animals sleeping in bushes, fine details of the clothing, and buildings and places that are evocative of notable locations in the UK.