{"product_id":"as-night-falls-creatures-that-go-wild-after-dark-9780593374306","title":"As Night Falls: Creatures That Go Wild After Dark","description":"\u003cb\u003eA NEW YORK TIMES\/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK - This picture book is for the littlest nature aficionado. Bursting with vibrant illustrations, it offers an inviting look into the secret world of how nature goes BERSERK at night!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs night falls. The earth cools. Waters calm. Winds hush...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut outside, night time is action time for some.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilly action. Hungry action. Wild action.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom microscopic organisms to giant cats, it's surprising who you'll find awake in the middle of the night! Dinoflagellates guzzle floating bacteria, bumblebee bats loop and swoop, racer snakes slither, weasels sneak and circle, and spot-bellied eagle owls leap and sweep. One by one, the animals of the food chain find their next scrumptious treat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor children whose curiosity abounds, and restless sleepers greedy for one more story or one more goodnight kiss, this distinctive picture book with a science focus gives a peek at the animals that come alive at night. The striking words of Donna Jo Napoli join the electric and wild illustrations of acclaimed artist Felicita Sala to make this the perfect picture book to help young readers get out all their wiggles and giggles before bed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonna Jo Napoli is both a linguist and a writer of children's and young adult fiction. Her most recent work is the picture book \u003ci\u003eWords to Make a Friend, \u003c\/i\u003eand some of her stories for young adults include\u003ci\u003e Stones in Water, Treasury of Greek Mythology, Treasury of Norse Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDaughter of Venice\u003c\/i\u003e. She has five children and eight grandchildren. She dreams of moving to the woods and becoming a naturalist. She loves to garden, bake bread, dance, and make pottery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFelicita Sala is a self-taught illustrator. She has created pictures for several books, among them \u003ci\u003eBe a Tree!\u003c\/i\u003e by Maria Gianferrari, \u003ci\u003eJoan Procter, Dragon Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e by Patricia Valdez, and \u003ci\u003eShe Made a Monster\u003c\/i\u003e by Lynn Fulton, which was selected among the best illustrated books by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times.\u003c\/i\u003e In 2020, she was awarded the Premio Andersen as the best illustrator in Italy. She grew up in Australia, next to the ocean, and now lives in Rome, Italy, with her family. She loves insect documentaries and drawing animals, especially made up ones.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50453620326674,"sku":"9780593374306","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_39fabe3e-dc42-43be-b704-7d954dc9baef.jpg?v=1729851721","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/as-night-falls-creatures-that-go-wild-after-dark-9780593374306","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}