Something’s out there in the dark!First Possum hears it. Then Skunk. Then Wolf comes running.
“What could it possibly be?” asks Bat.
“Night Animals!” the animals declare.
“But youarenight animals,” Bat informs this not-so-smart crew.
Children will love the oh-so-funny animals in this twist on a cozy bedtime book.
RAVE REVIEWS FORNIGHT ANIMALS
* “Truly remarkable illustrations clearly convey the book’s raucous activity and feature beautifully rendered animals standing in sharp contrast to pitch black backgrounds…This eye-catching, slapstick foray into the worrisome night will light up the room with smiles.” –Booklist, starred review
* Every page is visually funny, with hilarious close-ups and slapstick animal postures…A giggle-inducing new gem for the night-fears bookshelf.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A good title to share with children who may be afraid of the dark to help them see the lighter side of fear.” –School Library Journal
“In Marino’s sweet-tempered nocturnal comedy, large, scary animals flee from the threat of still larger and scarier animals…Bonus visual subplots involves Skunk’s stench and Possum’s tendency to... play possum. The spreads are polished, the story moves fast, and the laughs keep coming.” –Publishers Weekly
PRAISE FORFOLLOWING PAPA'S SONG: ...exuberant and gorgeous... —Publishers Weekly, starred review
...a heartwarming reminder of how children learn to trust and listen for papas’ songs in our lives. —School Library Journal, starred review
This beautifully executed book about the bond between father and child that can be as deep as the darkest sea and powel£z