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When the Mountain Wakes

When the Mountain Wakes

by Matt Shanks

Format
Hardcover
Category
Children
Publisher
Affirm
Publish Date
August 2025

Somewhere, towards the beginning of time, a mountain rose from the ocean and came to rest above the clouds.
Life sang a lullaby, and the mountain slept for many millions of years.
Until one day, when the world became too silent for sleep ...

From bestselling creator Matt Shanks comes a sweeping, profound and ambitious picture book. A powerful reflection on hope and healing, When the Mountain Wakes is a classic in the making.

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