The Night Is for Darkness

by Jonathan Stutzman, Joseph Kuefler (Illustrator)

Overview

A gorgeous bedtime book that's also
a tribute to the beauty of the natural world. Perfect for gifts and for family snuggling. From the author of Llama Destroys the World and Llama Unleashes the Alpacalypse and the acclaimed author/artist of The Digger and the Flower and Beyond the Pond.

The night is for darkness . . . and for surprising moonlit discoveries.


This lyrical story celebrates the wondrous beauty of the natural world and
the intimate family moments we share each night.


The Night Is for Darkness is a
story full of warmth and love—an ideal sendoff into the land of dreams.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062912534
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	06/02/2020
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 11.00(h) x 2.00(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jonathan Stutzman is the author of Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug, Llama Destroys the World, Don’t Feed the Coos!, and other books for children. He loves the magic of nighttime. . . . It’s his favorite time of day for reading, driving, and dreaming up new stories. Jonathan lives in Pennsylvania with his wife. You can visit him online at www.jonathanstutzman.com.

Joseph Kuefler is the author-illustrator of the Digger series, Beyond the Pond, Rulers of the Playground, Pillow Places, and Bigger Than a Bumblebee and the illustrator of Night Is for Darkness by Jonathan Stutzman. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and children. You can visit him online at josephkuefler.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for LLAMA DESTROYS THE WORLD: “Dessert has never seemed so epic.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Praise for LLAMA DESTROYS THE WORLD: “The goofy premise itself will elicit giggles, but it’s innocently wide-eyed Llama who really sells the silliness of the story.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
Praise for LLAMA DESTROYS THE WORLD: Will make Rubin and Salmieri’s fans split their own pants.” - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for LLAMA DESTROYS THE WORLD: “[T]his story will have readers chuckling again and again and coming back for more, just like Llama.“ - School Library Journal
“This offering is couched in reassurance and comfort.” - Publishers Weekly
“A beautiful bedtime story with a lilting text to lull little ones to sleep.” - School Library Journal
“Lovely lilting language [and] soothing reassurances render the night magical and moving home an adventure in this sweetheart of a bedtime tale.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Stutzman’s rhyming tribute to the magic of nighttime… feel[s] like a lullaby, delivering a hypnotic effect that will engage young readers while lulling them to sleep.” - ALA Booklist

From the Publisher