Once Upon A Northern Night (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
This is a gorgeous picture book, and a perfect night time read aloud. Filled with poems (by Jean E. Pendziwol) like:"Soonthe night sky filled with sparkling specks of white,crowdingand floating, tumbling down to the welcoming grounduntil the earth was wrapped in a downy blanket,just like you."I love the illustrations by Isabelle Arsenault, too. Being a nature lover, I adored the deer, owl, rabbits and fox pictures. My only complaint was the double page spread of the owl was off center in the book I read. A shaded landscape slowly transforms page by page, giving a dash of a colour here and there, until it finally becomes a true vision of a winter wonderland.With each repetition of "once upon a northern night", a new image is painted by the narrator with a graceful touch. Poetic words accompany these beautiful portraits, adding movement, sound, and imagery to the otherwise still and silent.Similar to the real season, contrast emerges from this winter in both colour, and content. On the surface all may seem quiet, but this snowy night gradually comes to life as the forest's wildlife comes out of hiding.Presented as a gift to the book's sleeping child, it is equally a gift to all who read it.
What do You think about Once Upon A Northern Night (2013)?
Beautiful northern picture book for kids. I highly recommend it.
—Brooke
Lyrically written and beautifully illustrated.
—moniqueleduc8
Stunning illustration with beautiful texture.
—chaoy
