Review
"...a lovely, gentle book about animals who come out to play at night...a good sleep-time book." --
Storyteller Books"..oriented toward demystifying the nighttime through a survey of the animals who inhabit the dark hours...ideal bedtime reading." --
Robert Tilendis, Senior Writer"Author Brooks and Illustrator Wilson have produced a delightful work for children. Entertaining read...highly recommended." --
Scribesworld Reviews, Molly Martin... a wonderful addition to the growing library of Christmas themed picturebooks that can be read and enjoyed all year long! --
Midwest Book Review, November 2006A book that will become a bedtime favorite, this reviewer highly recommends that you pick up a copy... --
Allbooks Review / Shirley RoeChildren will love the gentle rhythm of the poetry, [and]the colorful pictures of the animals... --
Book Ideas, John L. Hoh, Jr.Denson's book "Christmas Turtles" was a pleasure to read and is sure to be a favorite among elementary grade children --
Picket News - Jennifer Leese / Managing Editor - October 2006The rhyming verse and endearing artwork...make Creatures of the Night and ideal read-aloud story to young children... --Midwest Book Review, 2006
The rhyming verse and endearing color artwork...make Creatures of the Night an ideal read-aloud story to young children... --
Midwest Book Review / March 2006This book will be a wonderful addition to your children's library of great bedtime stories --
Beverly Rowe / Babes to Teens MagazineThis nighttime story is bound to be a going-to-bed favorite. --
R.R. Bowker / Bookwire Review / April 2006Told in rhyme, the story is a lovely introduction for young children to nocturnal animals. The simple verses are ideal for reading aloud and children will love the evocative language. --R.R. Bowker, 2006
When the sun goes down and the moon comes out, nocturnal animals like raccoons, owls, crickets...mooch about. This book introduces the concept of diurnal and nocturnal life in a playful, reassuring manner. Teacher Source Recommended Book. --Public Broadcast System (PBS) 2006
Product Description
"Creatures of the Night" is a delightful tale of the world of nocturnal creatures. Children are fascinated, and sometimes intimidated, by this world that exists in the darkness. This beautifully illustrated rhyming tale allows them to associate playful, fun characters with the sounds and noises they hear. This story is sure to help each child drift off to a peaceful sleep with charming images of singing toads, dancing fireflies and other creatures that come out to play when the sun goes down.
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