Nightsong (Simon and Schuster, 2012) by Ari Berk and illustrated by Loren Long is a lovely picture book. The rhythm of the language, the pictures, they meld together to tell a good story of leaving home and coming back again. It shows how a young bat “sees” at night. Each time I read it, I’m left with a smile on my face.
Author Ari Berk has written numerous other books. Go to his website to check them out. Mr. Berk is also an illustrator and shares a sketchbook online.
Illustrator Loren Long also writes and illustrates his own books as well as illustrating others books. Read about him here. And if you’d like to read a tearjerker story about Loren’s dad, go here.