{"product_id":"what-if-night","title":"What if Night?","description":"With the night sky over most cities now nearly 100 times brighter than in the last century  children are missing out on the experience of the natural darkness. This charming story  along with stunning watercolors of night sky and wildlife  presents the thrill and wonder of a child exploring darkness without fear. This is a perfect read-aloud story for bedtime or any time. EDITORIAL REVIEWS From School Library Journal  October 2020 K-Gr2- \"What if night never came? Wouldnt that be great?\" So begins this very accessible informational tale about why darkness is important and light pollution is a problem. With a light touch  Bogard covers the importance of darkness for animals and humans  plus how readers can help. Deft illustrations depict a brown-skinned little girl and her dog as they contemplate the joys of darkness from looking at the moon  stars  and fireflies to nocturnal animals and insects. Holdens realistic depiction of nature works well with just the right amount of detail  and the use of a full moon means the darkness is never too dark. Her mostly full-page spreads use a color palette rich in blues  greens  muted yellows  and browns  with splashes of red and purple. Bogard includes a final page with questions for young readers plus \"did you know\" and \"learn more\" sections. VERDICT An effective first look at light pollution  which is an infrequent topic in picture books. This versatile title could easily be used as a catalyst for discussion  or as a read-aloud at bedtime or story time. -Catherine Callegari  Gay-Kimball Lib.  Troy  NH","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44757259649077,"sku":"ByrdShop_195305501X","price":108.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/ByrdShop_195305501X_2277a46d-0972-4028-9f3d-bfd829ea12c8.jpg?v=1770434429","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/what-if-night","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}