Forest Bright, Forest Night
By Halpern, Judy; Littlejohn, Gail
Forest Bright, Forest Night, by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Jamichael Henterly
Jennifer Ward’s simple rhyme describes the activities of about 20 forest creatures by day and night in this “flip book” that can be opened and read from either the front or the back. Starting at the front, Forest Bright introduces us to diurnal forest creatures busy at work and play (e.g., “Chatter and chase … chipmunks race”). Starting at the back, Forest Night presents the cast of nocturnal characters that emerge after sunset (e.g., “Scurry and scramble … skunks amble”). Separating the day and night sections are two center pages that summarize, by day and by night, the activities and slumberings of all of the creatures. A highlight of the book is Jamichael Henterly’s beautifully realistic artwork, which depicts forest animals in their natural habitats and will keep young children busy searching for sleeping creatures’ hideouts underneath the action. Ages 3-8. – (JH/GL)
Dawn Publications, 2005, ISBN 1-58469-067-4 (pb), 32 pp., US$8.95 plus $6.50 s&h from Dawn Publications, (800) 545-7475,
Copyright Green Teacher Fall 2005