About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking what happens outside their window after the lights go out or if they express a fear of the dark. This introductory guide transforms the 'scary' nighttime world into a bustling, fascinating ecosystem. By reframing the dark as a time of activity and life, it helps replace bedtime anxiety with scientific curiosity. Abbie Dunne uses simple, accessible language to explain the biological adaptations of nocturnal animals, such as special eyes and keen hearing. Designed for early readers, it focuses on high-interest facts and clear photography. It is an ideal choice for parents who want to foster a love for nature and science while gently addressing the mystery of the night in a comforting, educational way.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and scientific. It briefly mentions hunting/predation as a reason for nighttime activity, but the approach is direct and factual without being graphic or scary.
Ideal Reader
A 5-year-old who is transitioning from picture books to early readers and has recently developed a 'detective' interest in the backyard or local park. It is perfect for the child who needs to know that the dark isn't empty, but full of purposeful life.
