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Night Out

Night Out

Author:

Daniel Miyares

Illustrator:

Published by:

Listening Library

First Published:

8 May 2018

Ideal for readers aged

3-5y

My Review

A totally enchanting picture book about a boy whose unexpected night time adventure to meet larger than life animals in a cave for a tea party gives him a story to tell that wins him friends in his boarding school world too. Daniel Miyares' warm and soft illustrations, with the use of light to highlight and draw the reader's eye, have such a magical quality to them... I love the way that wordless books draw us in as we hunt for clues and follow the story with our eyes and imaginations - this one is a gem!

Heads Up!

There are a few words in this book, but they are not needed for children to follow the story, which is expressed entirely through the pictures in the book.

For an entirely wordless book, take a look at 'Float' by the same illustrator.

Publisher Review

When a small, friendless boy goes to bed at his boarding school, an adventure is about to begin! First he finds an invitation in his turtle's bowl. Next he makes an escape--out the window, through the woods, across a river, and onto an island. And then he joins a grand celebration, with larger-than-life animals serving tea and dancing late into the night. And finally? After the journey back, he has a fantastic story to tell--the perfect way to make a friend. A simple text and glorious illustrations combine to make a deceptively powerful and touching picture book, cementing Daniel Miyares's reputation as one of the most exciting children's book author-illustrators working today.
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