Nightlights

by Paul Paolilli

Overview

This simple, lyrical picture book takes readers on a nighttime journey lit by all the different kinds of lights in the world (and in the sky).

"Nightlights near, nightlights far, nightlights guide you wherever you are..." At night after the sun goes down, lights come out everywhere. From fireflies in meadows to owls' eyes that catch moonlight; from lighthouses at sea to a thousand glinting city lights—follow them all on an enchanted nighttime journey that leads us home to bed. This poetic exploration of things that shine in the world—and in the sky—invites us all to see the night in wondrous new ways.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781791107291
Publisher:	Weigl Publishers Inc.
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	17 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	5 - 9 Years

About the Author

Paul Paolilli and Dan Brewer are a writing team who have collaborated on many creative projects over the years with a focus on vibrant, accessible poetry for young readers. Their first picture book, Silver Seeds, received the International Reading Association's award for Best Children’s Book by first-time authors. Dan and Paul’s passion to teach and learn has drawn them both into education. Paul is a retired school psychologist also living in California.

Dan Brewer and Paul Paolilli are a writing team who have collaborated on many creative projects over the years with a focus on vibrant, accessible poetry for young readers. Their first picture book, Silver Seeds, received the International Reading Association's award for Best Children’s Book by first-time authors. Dan and Paul’s passion to teach and learn has drawn them both into education. Dan lives in California and teaches high school English.

Alice Brereton grew up in Minneapolis, MN, and attended the Academy of Art University. This is her first picture book.

Editorial Reviews

"Here's a book that will surely lure the most homebound child away from the TV to beg to go outside at night."—Kirkus Reviews


"For anyone who has ever been afraid of the dark, Nightlights explores the wonders of the night sky with soothing verses as fireflies, stars, and campfire in the country give way to the twinkling lights of a city skyline."—Foreword Reviews

From the Publisher

2017-05-15
"Outside our window, / away in the night, / is a world full of wonder, / so quiet- / so bright." Thus opens this poetic exploration of all the different manifestations of light that can be seen in the nighttime. Two little black girls and the family dog go on a nocturnal drive with their white, bald, bearded, hipster dad, who points out all the wonders of the night sky: countless stars, the Milky Way ("poured from a dipper"), the waning moon, and a soaring meteor. Along with other, racially diverse people, they sit on blankets in a meadow, looking through telescopes and catching fireflies. On their return drive they spy a lighthouse flashing to save ships at sea, fluorescing waves, and the city lights, all sparkling "like diamonds / tossed on the ground." The street lamps reflect in the puddles, guiding them to their cozy house and upstairs to bed. Papa tucks them up in bed, where the only light left is their night light. While the angular, flat-colored, computer-rendered illustrations lack the warmth of more traditional-looking picture books, the magic of a drive with Papa and the many great ideas of things to be seen at night more than compensate. Here's a book that will surely lure the most homebound child away from the TV to beg to go outside at night. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews