About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses anxiety about the dark or asks what happens in the house and the yard while they are asleep. It provides a bridge between the busy, visible world of the daytime and the mysterious, quiet world of the night, using a familiar household pet as a reassuring guide. As a family goes through their evening routine and eventually settles into bed, the story juxtaposes their domestic life with the secret, vibrant activities of their cat. The cat witnesses a world of fireflies, hooting owls, and changing weather that the humans miss. It is an ideal wind-down book for toddlers and preschoolers, offering a sense of security by showing that the world remains active, safe, and beautiful even when our eyes are closed. Parents will appreciate the rhythmic, repetitive structure and the stunning linocut illustrations that make the nighttime feel like a magical discovery rather than something to be feared.
