Synopses & Reviews
"This picture book reads like an instant classic.... Oh, yes!" raved
Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.
Young children will delight in repeating the refrain "OH, NO!" as one animal after another falls into a deep, deep hole in this lively read-aloud. This simple and irresistible picture book by hugely popular picture book creators — Candace Fleming and Caldecott medalist Eric Rohmann — feels like a classic-in-the-making. Fans of Rohmann's Caldecott Medal-winning My Friend Rabbit, will be thrilled to see a new book created in the same expressive and comical style.
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"With text that begs to be read aloud and sumptuous illustrations made by a master printmaker, this picture book reads like an instant classic . . . Oh, yes! This is a terrific new picture book." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
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"Fleming’s bouncing rhymes and repeated lines...entice readers into an enjoyable delivery complete with snarled sound effects and onomatopoeic exclamations." School Library Journal, Starred Review
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PRAISE FOR FOLLOWING PAPA'S SONG: and#160; "...exuberant and gorgeous..." and#8212;Publishers Weekly, starred review and#160; "...a heartwarming reminder of how children learn to trust and listen for papasand#8217; songs in our lives." and#8212;School Library Journal, starred review and#160; "This beautifully executed book about the bond between father and child that can be as deep as the darkest sea and powerful enough to help navigate in times of trouble will resonate with readers both young and old." and#160;and#8212;Kirkus, starred review and#160; "A gorgeous, comforting book that provides a lovely counterpoint to Marinoand#8217;s Meet Me at the Moon (2012)." and#8212;Booklist and#160; and#160; PRAISE FOR MEET ME AT THE MOON: and#160; "Marino's breathtaking panoramas make an already powerful story sing." and#8212;Publishers Weekly, starred review and#160; "The textured mixed-media art paired with the flowing text elevates this title above most missing-mama fare ... Radiating warmth and comfort, this distinguished title strikes home." and#8212;Kirkus, starred review and#160; "Heartfelt and sincere, yet never cloying, this will work well one on one or in story hours." and#8212;Booklist and#160; and#160; PRAISE FORand#160;TOO TALL HOUSES: and#160; "The animals are full of heartfelt emotions, from anger and frustration to happy contentment...This story about friendship and togetherness contains a great lesson without being didactic or moralizing and should be welcome in most collections." and#8212;School Library Journal, starred review and#160; "The well-turned, dialogue-rich narrative complements the sunny visuals, making this an excellent choice for one-on-one or group read-alouds...Another winner for rising star Marino." and#160;and#8212;Kirkus, starred review and#160; and#8220;and#8230;a story of friendship that youngsters can understand and relate to.and#8221; and#8212;Library Media Connection
Synopsis
Somethingand#8217;s out there in the dark!
First Possum hears it. Then Skunk. Then Wolf comes running. and#147;What could it possibly be?and#8221; asks Bat. and#147;Night Animals!and#8221; the animals declare. and#147;But you are night animals,and#8221; Bat informs this not-so-smart crew.
Children will love the oh-so-funny animals in this twist on a cozy bedtime book. and#160;
About the Author
CANDACE FLEMING's most recent picture books include
Clever Jack Takes the Cake and
Imogene's Last Stand, and she is also the author of the nonfiction titles
The Great and Only Barnum; The Lincolns, and
Amelia Lost.
ERIC ROHMANN is a painter, printmaker, and fine bookmaker. His books for children include Time Flies, recipient of a Caldecott Honor Award.