Welcome, Dark

By Charis St. Pierre, Rachel Wada (Illustrator)

Discover the soothing symphony of nighttime's hidden wonders.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 80 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

As a child drifts into sleep, the night awakens with whispers of rustling leaves and hidden creatures. This poetic journey transforms nighttime's eerie sounds into a comforting lullaby, revealing the essential beauty of the dark hours. With each page, vibrant illustrations capture the magic and mystery of a world at rest, inviting young readers to embrace the night with newfound wonder. What secrets does the night hold, and how does it nurture the world while we dream? Dive into this enchanting tale and find solace in the symphony of the night.

From the publisher

In this poetic picture book, young readers are invited to explore the sounds of nighttime and find comfort in them instead of fear. As a young child falls asleep, the night comes alive. Animals hide and leaves blow, seeds are spread and crops are watered, and the world wakes anew in the morning. Focusing on the necessity of nighttime, this beautiful book showcases the night, along with its sometimes scary sounds, through new eyes. Stunning illustrations from an award-winning illustrator complement each spread as the poetry balances the magic and mystery of nighttime with the comforting stillness of being tucked safely indoors.

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