About this book

Gargoyles have been feared and misunderstood for centuries, but now Caldecott Honor artist Dav Pilkey tells the real story of these gentle stone creatures come to life.

Behind their cold, stone faces, gargoyles have warm, loving souls — yet most people don’t look deep enough to notice. Angels can see the good inside them, though, and tonight the angels will sweep down to take their silent, stone friends on a magical journey, hand in hand.

Caldecott Honor artist Dav Pilkey’s lyrical tale of these gentle stone creatures come to life is a reminder that everyone — from the grievers to the dreamers to the believers — is worthy of love.

Reviews

"A book for all seasons." -- Family Life

"A prime instance of how to teach morality without inculcating morals." -- The New Yorker

"Pilkey's exuberant artwork... [and] optimistic message [are] easy to embrace." -- Publishers Weekly

"Brilliantly hued... dramatic pictures." -- School Library Journal

"Readers will find solace in this modern-day answer to existentialism." -- Kirkus Reviews