#blogbookaday: The Night Box

Summary:

“When a little boy opens the Night Box, darkness swoops out, a fox uncurls, and a thousand stars sparkle and shine. Night flows freely then, cavorting and exploring, caring for all its creatures until morning comes, and it’s time for Night to rest again.

With its soothing cadences and air of quiet wonder, The Night Box is sure to charm any sleepy listener who wonders what happens between sunset and sunrise.” (Taken from Goodreads)

Review:

The sun is setting and a little boy is getting ready for bed. When he opens the night box, the night swoops out and invites the nocturnal animals out to play, while blanketing the little boy in bed with safety and security all night long.

Personal Reaction:

This is a really unique way of looking at nighttime and I think for a child that may be struggling with going to bed or being afraid fo the dark – this would be the perfect story. I loved the poetic text – perfect for a quiet bedtime story. The illustration style reminded me a lot of Oliver Jeffers with the colored pencil drawings.

Title: The Night Box
Author: Louise Grieg
Illustrator: Ashling Lindsay
Publisher: Clarion Books
Publication Date: September 25, 2018

This is a new idea I’m trying on my blog this year that was inspired by @donalynbooks and @heisereads – to provide a brief review of a picture book every day of 2018. You’ll get a brief summary of the story, a review of the content, illustrations and theme, my personal reaction to the book and all the pertinent publication information! Enjoy!