Nightsong

Written by Sally Soweol Han

Stranded on a country road, a boy discovers the hidden music of nature.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

After a city bus breaks down, Lewis finds himself stranded on a quiet country road. With nothing but time, he begins to hear the symphony of nature—buzzing beetles, zipping critters, and the whoosh of the wind. As the night unfolds, Lewis discovers a world of sounds he never knew existed. Will this unexpected detour change how he listens to the world forever? Dive into a tale that invites young readers to pause and appreciate the hidden melodies around them.

From the publisher

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year An ALA Notable Children’s BookFrom author-illustrator Sally Soweol Han comes a joyful story about discovering new things and listening to the amazing world around us. After a long day in the hustle and bustle of the big, noisy city, Lewis is ready to go home. But when the BRUMMM of their bus is stopped by a loud POP!, they are stuck waiting along a country road. With nothing to do, Lewis finds himself listening to new noises all around him. Beetles BUZZ and critters ZIP in the moon-bright sky. Whooooooosh, whirr, flitter flutter, rustle rustle-whoa! The more he listens, the more he hears-nature’s sounds are full of music. Perfect for bedtime reading, this lovely story introduces young readers to the amazing sounds all around us-nature’s wonder-if we only take time to stop and listen.

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