Baby Badger's Wonderful Night

PreS-Gr 2—Baby Badger is afraid of the dark, or at least he thinks he is. His father takes him on an evening walk through the forest and teaches him to see color in the darkness and to look for twinkling lights in the night sky. When they rest and stretch out on their backs, his dad talks about how the North Star can help to guide them home. The youngster experiences a wonderful night that ends with a falling star and thoughts of wishes coming true. Children who are afraid of the dark will find this book comforting. The conversations between Baby Badger and his dad are calming and conveyed in a patient, caring way. And by using light colors and rounded shapes, Kolanovic has created a world that looks welcoming and safe. Nocturnal animals even appear to greet readers as they peek out of the dark woods. An ideal choice for bedtime.—Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada