Night Catch
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Night Catch

Written by Brenda Ehrmantraut · Illustrated by Vicki Wehrman

A soldier and his son play catch across the world using the North Star.

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32 pages· 432 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

Separated by distance, a soldier and his son find a unique way to stay connected. Each night, they play a magical game of catch using the North Star as their guide. As they toss their love across the sky, they hold onto hope for a future reunion. This heartwarming tale explores the bonds of family and the power of imagination, leaving readers to wonder how far love can truly reach. Will their nightly ritual be enough to bridge the miles between them?

From the publisher

Not ball as usual in the park, but something special after dark. When a soldier’s work takes him half-way around the world, he enlists the help of the North Star for a nightly game of catch with his son. Night Catch is a timeless story that connects families while they are apart and offers comforting hope for their reunion.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
432
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
July 15, 2014
First published
July 1, 2005
Publisher
Elva Resa
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781934617281

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