When the Sun Goes Down - (Egalitè) by Alicia Acosta (Board Book)

About the Book

At the end of the day, the sun goes down. Happily setting behind hills of the town. But where are all the animals rushing off to? Join Giraffe, Elephant, Parrot and others to see where everyone is going in such a hurry! Different families return to their homes at the end of the day. A sweet poem to go to sleep. A poem to celebrate diversity.

Book Synopsis

Little animals are in a hurry to get home before the sun goes down. Come and learn about the different types of families in this poetic book before it comes... bedtime!

At the end of the day, the sun goes down. Happily setting behind hills of the town. But where are all the animals rushing off to? Join Giraffe, Elephant, Parrot and others to see where everyone is going in such a hurry!

A board book written by Alicia Acosta, author and psychologist, and beautifully illustrated by Mar Ferrero, shows families in all their wonderful variations, as they return home at the end of the day to go to sleep.

Review Quotes

Fall 2024 Showcase: Small Moments of Gratitude - Children's Book Council.

Wondering where the animals are trying to go pulls the reader through to the end when we find out the place they all long to be is home. - Kids Read the World Blog.

Along with the lovely soft colors of dusk, the brief rhyming text describes the family and their destination, and it's like a lullaby. The text is equally lilting in Spanish and in English. The Spanish version has a QR code to take readers to a recording of the author singing the book as a song - Youth Services Book Review.

Reflecting some of the variety in the world makes this a title worthy of recommendation for all libraries - School Library Journal.

35 Board Books To Charm the Very Young Into 'Reading' Not 'Screening' Board Book Roundup - School Library Journal.

About the Author

Alicia Acosta is a professional storyteller from Andalusia, Spain. Using her background as a psychologist, she works with children in schools to promote a love of reading. Her book, Little Captain Jack, was a finalist for the International Latino Book Award in the Best Children's Fiction Picture Book in English.

Mar Ferrero (Madrid, 1968) studied Fine Arts in Madrid. She was a cartoonist for some time before becoming an illustrator, which she has now been doing for many years. She has illustrated books and puzzles for Spain, USA, France, United Kingdom, China and Korea. She also writes and publishes her own short stories.