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The House in the Night - Susan Marie Swanson, Beth Krommes
The House in the Night
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A spare, patterned text and glowing pictures explore the origins of light that make a house a home in this bedtime book for young children. Naming nighttime things that are both comforting and intriguing to preschoolers—a key, a bed, the moon—this timeless book illuminates a reassuring order to... show more
A spare, patterned text and glowing pictures explore the origins of light that make a house a home in this bedtime book for young children. Naming nighttime things that are both comforting and intriguing to preschoolers—a key, a bed, the moon—this timeless book illuminates a reassuring order to the universe.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN: 9780618862443 (0618862447)
Pages no: 40
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy, Childrens, Adventure, Realistic Fiction, Juvenile, Family, Kids, Poetry, Picture Books, Storytime
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Jennifer | Book Den
Jennifer | Book Den rated it
4.0 The House in the Night
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This was a much bigger hit with me than it was with my kids. They were desperate to know why everything was so dark. Me, I loved the illustrations, and I enjoyed the story. The 4 stars are for me; the kids could take it or leave it.
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Allusion is not Illusion
Allusion is not Illusion rated it
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This seems like it would be perfect for lulling small children to sleep.
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All of that Nonsense
All of that Nonsense rated it
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Illustrations remind me of Goodnight, Moon, simple story with a lot of repetition. Quick read.
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AmySea
AmySea rated it
3.0
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The House in the Night is an interesting book--I'm not really sure how to rate it. My niece and nephew did enjoy the pictures in this one, and a breathless "Wow," even escaped from my niece when we got to the last page in the book. She thought the pictures were beautiful and impactful, and I think...
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Bashara Likes Books
Bashara Likes Books rated it
4.0
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This 2009 Caldecott Medal winner really is a classic in the making and my real regret is that this wasn't around when my daughter was a baby! This book is a sophisticated alternative to Goodnight Moon - good news for all you haters out there ;-) I've never encountered anything like the illustration...
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Other editions (6)
The House in the Night board book (Board Book) - Susan Marie Swanson, Beth Krommes
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