Song of Night

Song of Night by Katherine Riley Nakamura, illustrated by Linnea Riley 2002

This story warmly introduces animal families getting ready for bed. The illustrations by Riley (Mouse Mess) are beautifully soft, as if you could reach out and rub the rabbit’s fur. The rituals of sleep-time readiness, from teeth brushing to a bedtime story, are full of humor and love. The connection between each family is shown as they all gaze up at a mellow moon.

“The moon is big and round and low. Cloud boats sail, with stars in tow.”

Appropriate for ages 3-6