When Night Comes Calling
When two siblings head outdoors on a nighttime hike, they experience the awe-inspiring wonders that take place in the natural world when most people are sleeping.
From the night sky with its glorious celestial displays to the nocturnal insects and animals that only venture out in the dark, there’s an abundance of activity going on once the sun goes down and the stars come out. Tree frogs chirp their throaty songs, bats soar after buzzing mosquitoes, and a Luna moth flutters on its angel-like wings. But finally, it’s time to head back home to a cozy bed, and dream of the next night’s outdoor adventure.
Rhyming text and lush artwork bring the wonders of the nocturnal natural world to life. Back matter includes information about the celestial objects and the nocturnal creatures featured throughout the book, as well as an explanation of light pollution and how it affects wildlife.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Dewey | E |
| Lexile | 510L |
| ATOS Reading Level | |
| Guided Reading Level | L |
| Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press |
| Language | English |
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| Available Formats | Hardcover (9781534113367), PDF (9781668955925), ePub (9781668955413), Hosted ebook (9781668955581), Kindle (9781668955758) |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 11 x 9 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
Story Monsters Ink - When Night Comes Calling
An adventure into the night for two siblings. By the light of the moon, they find that the world is not sleeping. The stars shine brightly, the wolves are howling, and the night owls are hooting. A delightful book about the wonders of nighttime. (Ages 5-8)
Midwest Book Review - When Night Comes Calling
When Night Comes Calling by Cynthia Schumerth (9781534113367, $18.99) tells of two siblings who enjoy a night hike and experience the wonders of nature after dark.
From the night sky to animals that awaken and venture out only in the cover of darkness, Schumerth’s lovely lyrical rhyming story, enhanced by lovely illustrations by Sheryl Murray, brings this world of wonder to life in a manner that will attract read-aloud adults and young picture book nature fans alike.
Donovan's Literary Services - When Night Comes Calling
When Night Comes Calling by Cynthia Schumerth (9781534113367, $18.99) tells of two siblings who enjoy a night hike and experience the wonders of nature after dark.
From the night sky to animals that awaken and venture out only in the cover of darkness, Schumerth’s lovely lyrical rhyming story, enhanced by lovely illustrations by Sheryl Murray, brings this world of wonder to life in a manner that will attract read-aloud adults and young picture book nature fans alike.
Midwest Book Review - When Night Comes Calling
An impressively entertaining rhyming text by author/storyteller Cynthia Schumerth and the lush artwork of illustrator Sheryl Murray bring the wonders of the nocturnal natural world to life with the publication of “When Night Comes Calling.” Of special note is the inclusion of back matter that provides information about the celestial objects and the nocturnal creatures featured throughout this outstanding picture book — as well as an explanation of light pollution and how it affects wildlife. Of special interest to young readers with an interest in astronomy, storytelling with poetry, and the animals of the night time, “When Night Comes Calling” is a unique and especially recommended pick for family, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for ages 5-8. It should be noted for personal reading lists that this hardcover edition of “When Night Comes Calling” from Sleeping Bear Press is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $18.04, Amazon).
Kirkus - When Night Comes Calling
A nocturnal adventure opens a child’s eyes to wonders in the dark…Readers are sure to want a night hike of their own…perhaps with a beloved sibling.
Kirkus - When Night Comes Calling
A nocturnal adventure opens a child’s eyes to wonders in the dark…Readers are sure to want a night hike of their own…perhaps with a beloved sibling.
Author: Cynthia Schumerth
Cynthia Schumerth is an award-winning children’s author. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, John, and their rescue dog, Chance. Cynthia’s debut picture book, Let’s Pop, Pop, Popcorn, won the National Horticultural Society’s Growing Good Kids Award, and the Maryland Blue Crab Young Readers Award. She is a Published and Listed (PAL) member of the Society of Children’s Writer’s and Illustrators. Find more out about Cynthia at https://www.cynthiaschumerth.com.
Illustrator: Sheryl Murray
Sheryl Murray grew up near Chicago in a lively family of eight kids. There were so many children, her dad converted a big yellow school bus to take them on camping adventures in the wilds of Wisconsin and Michigan every summer. Her family spent many wonderful nights by the campfire, exploring the dark woods, and looking up at the stars. Today Sheryl illustrates books from her studio in Portland, Oregon, near forested trails and mountain meadows perfect for watching meteor showers.
| Educational front/back matter |
| Original artwork |
| Full-color illustrations |