Nochecita (Spanish Edition)

Synopsis

As the long day comes to an end, Mother Sky fills a tub with falling stars and calls, Bath time for Little Night!

Little Night answers from afar, Can't come. I am hiding and you have to find me, Mama. Find me now!

Where could Little Night be? Down a rabbit hole? In a blueberry field? Among the stripes of bees? Exquisitely painted and as gentle as Little Night's dress crocheted from clouds, this is a story to treasure.

Children's Literature

When Mother Sky must put Little Night to bed at the end of the day, Little Night is ready to play. Has this not happened to every parent or childcare provider? We will see ourselves and our children in this beautiful introduction to magical realism. Pura Belpre winner Morales gives us a dreamy tale wherein Mother Sky and Little Night play, to our delight. The purples, blues, blacks, and reds are mesmerizing. The double page spreads reminds us of subdued mural art. The little details will keep children wanting more. While this book might be intended as a bedtime storybook, do not just use it then. Revel in all the details and the exuberance that the two characters bring to the story. It is not just for nighttime, it is for daytime as well. The Spanish language is sheer poetry. The book itself has a nice feel to it in both size and in the texture of the paper used. Another winner for Yuyi. Reviewer: Maria E. Gentle