At the Stroke of Goodnight

Written and illustrated by Clay Rice

As night falls, a farmhouse settles into a peaceful slumber.

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32 pages· 430L

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In a tranquil farmhouse, night descends with a gentle hush. A dreaming dog, a purring cat, and a cooing baby create a serene symphony. As a gentle hand turns out the light, the world outside quiets, and little ones drift into dreams. What secrets does the night hold as the world settles into sleep? Discover the magic of twilight in this soothing bedtime tale.

From the publisher

Reminiscent of Susan Marie Swanson’s The House in the Night, world-renowned paper-cut artist Clay Rice weaves a poetic scene of what happens around a small farmhouse as night falls. A dreaming dog. A purring cat. A bird on a limb. A mouse on a mat. The evening glows in the twilight. And all falls quiet on the stroke of goodnight. A baby coos; a mommy sighs. Little ones tucked in, with dreams in their eyes. A gentle hand turns out the light. And all is quiet on the stroke of goodnight. A perfect bedtime story that gently and beautifully depicts a busy world settling in for a warm night’s sleep.

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