The Night Is Yours by Abdul-Razak Zachariah, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo
. PICTURE BOOK. Penguin Young Readers Group, 2019. $18. 9780525552710
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K. EL (K-3)- ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
As a father watches his daughter playing with friends in the courtyard of their apartment complex, he reflects on not only his love for her, but the many life lessons that can be learned in simple acts of daily living. The Night Is Yours follows a young girl named Amani as she learns about life, friends, beauty and strength. In a simple game of hide and seek she laughs, she realizes differences and likenesses in her friends, she gets frustrated and a little upset, but finds the determination to continue on her quest even though some things aren’t easy. She learns patience and eventual success and celebration. She is thoughtful and peaceful. All the while her father is watching, waiting and also learning from the example of his sweet daughter.
The Night Is Yours will be a great springboard for many discussions about life and happiness. We enjoyed the illustrations, especially the facial expressions. The story is sweet and tender. The Night Is Yours can be used in a unit on family, on differences, or on feelings.
Reviewer: SL
The Night Is Yours by Abdul-Razak Zachariah, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo. PICTURE BOOK. Penguin Young Readers Group, 2019. $18. 9780525552710
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