A 2021 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book

'Awash in nocturnal blue, Dorleans' graphite pencil illustrations of a family of night time explorers evoke a luminous sense of wonder.' —The New York Times

'Suspense builds as sparse beams of light illuminate the darkness page by page and each spread carries the family forward through the night. A graceful, perfectly paced appreciation of nature.' —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

'Breathtaking... Here night isn't scary; the unknown is exhilarating and the ending sunny and clear.' —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

'This hushed, intimate picture book creates a respite from the demands of the daytime world and pulls readers into a moment of pure wonder and peace.' —The Horn Book , STARRED REVIEW

'I love, love, LOVE this book. It captures everything wonderful about family night time adventures, both the hushed tone and the quiet magic of earth, air and sky. —Jane Yolen, author of Owl Moon

'Beautifully composed and often striking... This rewarding picture book invites children to experience a memorable encounter with the natural world.' —Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

'This picture book is full of vivid sensory details and atmospheric illustrations that create an experience of nature that both the young and young at heart will certainly cherish... Awe-inspiring.' —Shelf Awareness