When the Sun Goes Down - by Greg Pizzoli (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A picture book about a child who discovers where critters go when the sun goes down before she settles down for bed"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Discover where creatures go when the sun goes down in this interactive and rhythmic bedtime read for sleepy animal lovers by an award-winning creator!

"This is my new favorite book. It is the perfect book. I love it."--Scott Campbell, creator of the Cabin Head and Tree Head series

Butterfly
Butterfly

Where do you go?
Where do you go
when the sun goes down?

I go under a leaf.
I find a good leaf,
and crawl underneath.

The sun is going down and creatures outside and inside the house are ready for sleep. But where do they go? Come along as a young girl spends her evening learning just where butterflies and kittens go to get their rest. Through soothing and interactive dialogue, the creatures answer the question "where do you go when the sun goes down?" until the girl finally makes her way safe and sound to bed.

Perfect for curious children and restless readers who need one more story before bed, this engaging picture book gives readers a peek into the nighttime habits of some of their favorite creatures. Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli's gentle rhythmic text and snug illustrations make this the perfect last read before turning out the light.

Review Quotes

★ "With a build reminiscent of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, it's an inviting picture book that gently wishes sweet dreams for all." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "Comforting and steady in rhythm, the book offers a reassuring way to ease into night while celebrating the small rituals shared across living beings." --The Horn Book, starred review

★ "Sleepytime gets an assist thanks to a book with all the markings of a contemporary bedtime classic." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Administering to children's natural curiosity, this is a sweet bedtime book or for use in ­lessons on ­animals at night." --School Library Journal

"The narration has a familiar call-and-response setup, with a rhythm perfect for reading aloud and engaging a little one to recall or predict what comes next as they're tucked into bed." --The Bulletin

"This is my new favorite book. It is the perfect book. I love it." --Scott Campbell, creator of the Cabin Head and Tree Head series

"Here is a book that I will gladly reach for again and again at bedtime--it's poetic, playful, and deeply satisfying. Also it taught me where butterflies sleep at night." --Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and New York Times Bestselling Author

"A warm cup of milk in book form--Pizzoli's When the Sun Goes Down will rock little ones gently to sleep. Gorgeous art, soft beats of sweet text, and calming hues all come together in a perfect inventive lullaby." --Lucy Ruth Cummins, creator of Sleepy Sheepy

About the Author

Greg Pizzoli is the creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the author and illustrator of the award-winning picture books The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, and The Book Hog. He also writes nonfiction for kids, including the New York Times Best Illustrated title Tricky Vic, and he is the illustrator of the Jack series by Mac Barnett. Greg Pizzoli works in a studio he shares with his wife, Kay Healy, who is a printmaker and fiber artist. They live in South Philadelphia with their two daughters, dog, and cats.