Sunrise, Moonrise

Written and illustrated by Betsy Thompson

Discover the rhythm of day and night as creatures awaken and rest.

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 79 ratings

32 pages· ~430L

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Bookroo's summary

As the sun rises, a bird sings, marking the start of a new day. Fish swim under the bright sky, while squirrels dream as the sun sets. When night falls, the moon rises, stars blink, and an owl hoots. This enchanting board book captures the cycle of day and night, inviting little ones to explore the world as it transitions from dawn to dusk. With a single tree as a constant, children learn how each day begins and ends, offering a comforting sense of continuity and wonder.

From the publisher

Day turns into night and some animals drift to sleep while others spring to life in this beautiful high-contrast board book.

Sun rises.

Bird sings.

And so the day begins in this beautifully simple board book with bold artwork and lyrical text that shows us the passing of time in the day. Fish swim under a blue sky, squirrels dream as the sun sets, the moon rises as stars blink, and an owl hoots when night falls. With word repetition and a single tree that houses both the bird who sings as the sun rises and the owl who hoots after the moon rises, little ones can begin to understand that the day begins and ends in the same way.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Reading age: 2–4
Audience: Board
Lexile: ~430L

Themes & topics

Books about bedtime Books about animals Books about nature Books about starting the day Books about science and nature

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.8

out of 7

6.5

“I just LOVE this book. The amatuer artist inside of me is obsessed with the unique illustration style and the colors are fun and engaging. I'm a sucker for a good rhyming book (where the rhymes feel natural rather than forced) and this one somehow manages to be both fun and calming. My son absolutely loves this book and asks for it again, and again, and again, and I don't mind one little bit!”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

5.5

“I think this is such a fun, different bedtime book! I love that it starts with the sunrise and goes throughout the hours of the day showing what animals are doing as the day progresses and nighttime falls. Also, super cute illustrations and a great rhyme!”

B is for Bookworm

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