When Night Comes Calling

Cynthia Schumerth

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When Night Comes Calling

When Night Comes Calling

Cynthia Schumerth

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Description

When two siblings head outdoors on a nighttime hike, they experience the awe-inspiring wonders that take place in the natural world when most people are sleeping.

From the night sky with its glorious celestial displays to the nocturnal insects and animals that only venture out in the dark, there's an abundance of activity going on once the sun goes down and the stars come out. Tree frogs chirp their throaty songs, bats soar after buzzing mosquitoes, and a Luna moth flutters on its angel-like wings. But finally, it's time to head back home to a cozy bed, and dream of the next night's outdoor adventure.

Rhyming text and lush artwork bring the wonders of the nocturnal natural world to life. Back matter includes information about the celestial objects and the nocturnal creatures featured throughout the book, as well as an explanation of light pollution and how it affects wildlife.

Critical Reviews

From the night sky to animals that awaken and venture out only in the cover of darkness, Schumerth's lovely lyrical rhyming story, enhanced by lovely illustrations by Sheryl Murray, brings this world of wonder to life in a manner that will attract read-aloud adults and young picture book nature fans alike.--Diane Donovan "Donovan's Literary Services" (6/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

A nocturnal adventure opens a child's eyes to wonders in the dark...Readers are sure to want a night hike of their own...perhaps with a beloved sibling.-- "Kirkus" (2/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

An impressively entertaining rhyming text by author/storyteller Cynthia Schumerth and the lush artwork of illustrator Sheryl Murray bring the wonders of the nocturnal natural world to life with the publication of "When Night Comes Calling."--James A. Cox "Midwest Book Review" (5/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

A delightful book about the wonders of nighttime.--Dr. Dawn Menge "Story Monsters Ink" (8/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

Publishing Information

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Pub date: 2025-04-01
Length: 32 pages

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