Black night, white night

A beautiful picture book that explores the fear of the dark through a play of opposites, to make peace with darkness.

You can be afraid of the dark, yet love the night. Feel frightened by the twilight, yet marvel at the stars. Shiver at the thought of a dark, damp cave, yet enjoy snuggling into the soft, cozy cave formed by a warm blanket…

Alice de Nussy’s poetic text, rich in light and shadow, is masterfully illustrated by Stéphane Kiehl. Together, they explore the many shades of black, bringing forth warmth and light.

An ideal picture book to help children and adults alike reconcile the paradoxical feelings that darkness can inspire.

Author & Illustator:

Alice de Nussy, a graphic designer and art director, has written and illustrated several picture books for Grasset-Jeunesse, including La Malédiction des flamants roses (illustrated by Janik Coat), Monsieur Nourse et la vie (mode d’emploi) (written by Christian Demilly), and Chasser le chat (illustrated by Jean-François Martin).

Stéphane Kiehl graduated from the Beaux-Arts in Nancy. He works in the press, animation, communication, museums, and publishing. In children’s books, he enjoys varying techniques and renewing his artistic approach with each new title.
Recent works include Bleu, une histoire dans la mer (La Martinière Jeunesse) and La terre racontée aux enfants (Gallimard Jeunesse, text by Erik Orsenna & Pierrick Graviou). With Grasset-Jeunesse, he has already published Les amis de mon amie Carla and Les vacances de mon amie Carla.

Publication: February 2026