In the Hush of the Evening
PreSchool-K?In rhythmic verse, this gentle story describes the beauty of nightfall. A young boy and his mother watch from his bedroom window as the world gradually darkens. He listens for the familiar night noises and hears the singing of the whippoorwill, the "breep" of the cricket, the swelling of the frogs' chorus, the swish of bats flying by, and the hoot of the owl when the sky is finally pitch dark. Now the evening ritual is complete and the child is ready for bed. His mother tucks him in and wishes him "sweet dreams." The softly colored and deeply shadowed full- and double-page illustrations flow as rhythmically as the text, adding to the quiet mood. The book is perfect for helping children settle down after a busy day. It's a great choice for those who are ready to move beyond Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon (HarperCollins, 1947) or Minfong Ho's Hush, a Thai Lullaby (Orchard, 1996).?Virginia Golodetz, Children's Literature New England, Burlington, VTCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.