One Starry Night
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

One Starry Night

Written by Lauren Thompson · Illustrated by Jonathan Bean

A peaceful night unites families under a watchful gaze.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.5/5 Goodreads · 235 ratings
32 pages· 102 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

On a serene night, animals watch over their young, mirroring Mary and Joseph's vigil over their newborn. This tranquil scene hints at a nurturing presence, uniting all in a Peaceable Kingdom.

From the publisher

One starry night, a cow watches over her calf, a nanny goat watches over her kid, and a pig watches over her piglet. For this one moment, every family in the animal kingdom is peaceful, just like Mary and Joseph watching over their own newborn nearby. This simple yet profound book perfectly captures the universal nighttime vigil of parents everywhere while gently alluding to the presence of a nurturing creator who watches over all. Lauren Thompson is at her lyrical best, while Jonathan Bean’s gorgeous, artisanal illustrations are the perfect match for this beautifully serene story of a truly Peaceable Kingdom.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
102
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 4, 2011
First published
October 7, 2008
Publisher
Margaret K McElderry Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689828515
LCCN
2011008776
OCLC
47099340

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