About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is anticipating a big community event or struggling with the sensory intensity of loud, bright environments. It serves as a gentle rehearsal for the sights and sounds of a nighttime festival, transforming potential overwhelm into a sense of wonder. Donald Crews uses vibrant, pulsing colors to guide children through the transition from the golden hour of sunset to the neon glow of the midway. It is an ideal pick for building vocabulary around motion and light while validating the excitement of a 'big kid' late-night outing. Parents will appreciate the calm pacing that anchors the frenetic energy of a carnival into a manageable, beautiful narrative. This is a perfect bedtime read to prepare for a summer trip or to reminisce about a family adventure.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in realistic fiction. There are no heavy themes, though the depiction of large crowds and darkness might be intense for highly sensitive children. The resolution is joyful and atmospheric.
