Twilight Chant by Holly Thompson

Twilight Chant

Hardcover – Picture Book, March 20, 2018

Holly Thompson

HarperCollins · Hardcover · March 20, 2018

A lyrical exploration of the transition between day and night and of the animals who thrive during this special time.

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Who it’s for
Lyrical words and lush art invite you to notice the creatures stirring between day and night.
Themes
Day-to-night transition, Animals active at dusk, Twilight nature
Pacing
Reflective

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About this book

A lyrical exploration of the transition between day and night and of the animals who thrive during this special time. As day slips softly into night, sharp eyes catch glimpses of the special creatures who are active at dusk. Lyrical text and lush art capture the richness and life of this magical time in a sumptuous picture book that will inspire budding naturalists and anyone who has ever chased a lightning bug at twilight. An author’s note about twilight is included.

Dusk Comes Alive

Lyrical words and lush art invite you to notice the creatures stirring between day and night.

Come here for

  • A close look at animals active at dusk
  • The familiar magic of chasing lightning bugs

Expect

  • A picture-book exploration of twilight
  • An author’s note about twilight

Where it sits

Poetry77%
Nocturnal Animals53%
Insects & Spiders48%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Animal Stories
  • Bugs & Insects
  • Nocturnal Animals
  • Dates & Time
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  • Bedtime & Dreams
  • Weather Stories
  • Stories in Verse
  • Poetry
Authors
Holly Thompson
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
March 20, 2018
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Day-to-night transition · Animals active at dusk · Twilight nature
Reading lane
Animal Stories