  | Night walk Author: Cockcroft, Jason | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
In the darkness just before sunrise, a sleepy boy and his grandfather set off on Grandma's favorite walk to find her favorite place. As grandfather and grandchild stand gazing over the water to the horizon, and the sun begins to rise, it becomes clear to the boy that they've finally reached Grandma's favorite place--and it's the perfect spot to remember her.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (12/01/24)
Booklist (01/01/25)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (+) (00/12/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 01/01/2025 A young boy is awakened by Grandpa, who is anxious to take the boy on a walk to see all of Grandma's favorite places. They traverse the woods and visit the pond near their house, encountering moths, hedgehogs, foxes, frogs, fish, deer, and owls, and finally arrive at the ocean, where they spy stars, whales, and a brilliant sunrise. In succinct text, the two exchange thoughts (clearly distinguished via regular and italic fonts) and the child remains engaged, although he is very sleepy and sometimes needs to be carried, and Grandpa's urgency at transmitting these memories is evident. The mixed-media illustrations successfully convey the natural world and this pair's appreciation of it. Blues and greens predominate until the final sunrise spreads, which glow in reds and yellows. The artwork is somewhat stylized, with simplified (but recognizable) forms representing the flora and fauna seen. Cockcroft also makes effective use of light (from the moon and a flashlight) to brighten the nighttime scenes. Not everyone will realize that Grandma has passed away, but this remains a thoughtful look at intergenerational bonding in nature. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
