Night Letters

by Palmyra LoMonaco, Normand Chartier (Illustrator)

Venturing outdoors at sunset to collect messages that have been left by her special friends, an imaginative young girl discerns "night letters" in the designs on a hawkmoth's wings and the flashing rhythms of fireflies.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1996

Reviews

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Conceptually, I liked this book. I was hoping for something that tied it all together at the end and connected it to writing, but I can see where I could make that point myself. The whole focus of the book is noticing and I liked it for that. It was simple, and definitely best for a primary audience, but it could serve a purpose in a classroom if it were used correctly.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated picture book about a little girl who walks outside in the evening to capture what she thinks those things she observes are saying if they had written letters to her. A nice mentor text for early writers.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great evening read aloud. Enjoyed with my favorite night owl.