Welcome, Dark - by Charis St Pierre (Hardcover)

About the Book

A stunningly illustrated picture book that introduces young readers to the importance of night as a time for animals to thrive, rains to fall, winds to blow and the world to rest.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"Drawings bring the book alive by making the reader feel as if they are seeing objects by the light of the moon...A calming look at night time encouraging tranquil thoughts and feelings. This book would make an excellent choice for a bedtime book for young children with its quiet and calm ambiance."

-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)"

"A beautifully and sweetly written story...Parents and children alike will reach for this comforting bedtime story that is set to become a classic."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"