Grandfather Twilight
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1984 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Grandfather Twilight

By Barbara Helen Berger

A gentle figure walks the forest, bringing twilight's magic to life.

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30 pages· 107 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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As shadows deepen, Grandfather Twilight embarks on his nightly walk through the forest. Birds hush, and creatures watch as he performs a serene ritual, unveiling the gentle magic of twilight. Discover the comforting beauty of this nightly miracle, perfect for bedtime sharing.

From the publisher

When day is done, and shadows begin to deepen, it is time for Grandfather Twilight to close his book, put on his jacket, and go for a walk through the forest.Litle birds hush as he walks by, and the rabbits and other small woodland creatures watch in silence as he performs his very special evening task and returns to his house among the trees. Small readers and listeners, too, will sense the serentiy of this poetic story, and will be comforted to learn that the twilight is a gentle, friendly time.Exquisite pictures extend and illuminate the text, to reveal the nightly miracle so faithfully performed by Grandfather Twlight. Perfect for reading aloud and for sharing at bedtime, this beautiful and reassuring book will be cherished by old and young alike.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
30
Words
107
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~241L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about the moonBooks about nightBooks about science and natureBooks about bedtime and dreams
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
44409
Publication
Published
November 12, 1996
First published
January 1, 1984
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698113947

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