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Summary
On an island at the edge of a silvery sea, when the moon rises and night falls, a girl spins a story for her worried cousin to help him find comfort in the wintery dark. She invites him to see moonlight glittering in the forest, bioluminescence sparkling by the shore, and northern lights blazing in the sky. In the dark of the night, the whole world sings.
Notable Achievements
A Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
Reviews
Kirkus: "Goade reverentially shares elements of her Tlingit heritage through joyful language and symbolism-rich imagery. A soothing and appreciative ode to family, the moon, and winter’s welcoming embrace."
School Library Journal: "The poetic narrative practically begs to be read aloud, joining these luminous pictures to invite viewers and listeners in groups large or intimate to echo the young storyteller’s thanks ‘for the dark and the light'."
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Booklist: "An exquisite picture book about seeing darkness and wintry nights in a new light."
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The Horn Book: "Goade shares a gentle story steeped in reciprocity...A moving testament to the deep interconnectedness of the world that will both charm and calm readers."
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