Twilight Chant

A lyrical exploration of the transition between day and night and of the animals who thrive during this special time. As day slips softly into night, sharp eyes catch glimpses of the special creatures who are active at dusk. Lyrical text and lush art capture the richness and life of this magical time in a sumptuous picture book that will inspire budding naturalists and anyone who has ever chased a lightning bug at twilight. An author’s note about twilight is included. AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: Holly Thompson was raised in New England and is a longtime resident of Japan. The author of the children’s novels in verse Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, The Language Inside, and Orchards, Holly teaches creative writing and splits her time between Japan and Massachusetts.