In Night Tree a mom, dad, brother and sister bundle into the front seat of a truck. They drive to where “the dark and quiet begin”. This book, by award winning author Eve Bunting, captures a wonderful middle of the night feel. Her quiet soothing story is complimented by the beautiful watercolor illustrations from Ted Rand. The family scrambles out into the moonlight, bringing a box, a lantern, and a blanket. At first I thought they were going to find a tree to chop down, but that isn’t their plan. Along their path they see a deer in the woods, … Continue reading →