"Readers learn all about the creatures that come awake when we are asleep. Carefully researched art and text explore the nocturnal habits and habitats of this interesting group of animals." -- GoodReads

In my opinion, this book is a good informational piece of literature. Overall, the message behind the book is to inform its readers about animals that live in the night. I enjoy this book, one, because the way it is written. The text is in a true story telling style while still providing information as you read along. You would think there would be no follow to a book that is stating facts about a specific topic. however this book creates an entire story that flows while providing information on these night creatures. I also the connections made to every day life that a child reader can relate to. For example when the raccoon is brought up, the author insists on the reader using their past experiences on hearing noises outside at night and those noises being because of the raccoon. I think that is a great way to peak readers interests and the more they can connect or relate to the text the more they will comprehend. The one thing I will say I didn't really like the colors chosen within the book. The illustrations are great in showing the animals features but the night themed color of blue fell across whole pages at times and covered the text and made it really hard to read. Other than that great book, very interesting. ( )