Between

A Readings best picture book of 2025

Between day and night…

A cabbage moth and a cricket meet for the first time in the quiet space between twilight and dawn. As the unlikely pair discover each other’s worlds, friendship blooms in unexpected places.

From award-winning creator Anna Walker comes a poetic tale of connection and understanding. With Walker’s masterful illustrations in stunning spot colours, Between invites readers to explore what happens when we bridge the spaces that divide us.

A tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and spark conversations about empathy, friendship, and the beauty of reaching out to others.

‘Anna Walker is a magician for the ages, and Between, her greatest enchantment yet.’

-Chloe Hooper, multi-award winning author of Bedtime Story

‘Anna Walker’s Between is a deeply moving reminder of the need for connection and the beauty that emerges when we are truly seen. Utterly exquisite.’

-Hannah Kent

‘ A beautiful and meditative picture book that invites readers to pause, observe and imagine.’

-Jess Lomas, Books & Publishing