In the Dark of the Night [Hardcover]

Paul Stewart (Author), Tim Vyner (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

It’s bedtime, but in the warmth of the den, a young wolf cub cannot sleep. Papa Wolf knows why: the time has come to take his cub out into the dark night. As they walk deeper into the woods, Papa Wolf soothes his young son’s fears away. And when they reach the top of the world, he shows how big wolves make the night their own — and that the cub, too, is now part of the night. Magical watercolor illustrations of the wolves and their forest home are the perfect complement to this enchanting read-aloud story.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1–3—In this coming-of-age story, written as a duet, a wolf cub ventures out from his snug den to accompany his father to the top of the world. As they make their way through the mysterious forest, the pup is disconcerted by the strangeness of the night. In an alternating dialogue, the cub expresses his fears and Papa Wolf reassures his son, calling him Cub-of-Mine. Papa Wolf's voice is printed in bold italics to differentiate it from the youngster's. When they reach Singing Rock, the wolves bask in the luminous moonlight and raise their voices in heartfelt song, claiming the night as their own. The atmospheric, painterly illustrations portray the cub's trepidation as well as the animals' joyous abandon as they sing to the Moon. The initial watercolors are dark and shadowy, contrasting nicely with the later images bathed in soft moonlight. This lovely title could be paired with Jill Newsome's Night Walk (Clarion, 2003).—Linda L. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA
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Review

This is a moving story of coming of age, belonging, confidence, reassurance and father and son love told in a poetic read aloud style. The watercolor illustrations by Tim Vyner, which fill the book with light and shade, ably and atmospherically complement the story. --School Librarian

This is a moving story of coming of age, belonging, confidence, reassurance and father and son love told in a poetic read aloud style. The watercolour illustrations by Tim Vyner, wghich fill the book with light and shade, ably and atmospherically complement the story. -- School Librarian

A visually striking book which appears at a time when there is increasing interest in the relationship between wolves and people. It should appeal to dog-lovers and budding lycanthropists alike. --Books for Keeps

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books (September 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845077644
• ISBN-13: 978-1845077648
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,132,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars It's A Good Read, October 25, 2010

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Mundie Moms/Mundie Kids "Katieb" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Dark of the Night (Hardcover)

When a young wolf cub can't sleep, his papa knows it's time for him to join in the night song. He guides his cub through the woods and up to the rock, where the rest of the wolves meet up to lift their heads and sing their song to the full moon. Wolf pup starts off a little unsure, but at the end of his journey with his father he feels like he belongs, and shares his song with the rest of the wolves. It's a good read with unique water color type illustrations that I enjoyed, though my youngest felt the pictures of the wolves was a little scary.