Simmons, Steven J. Where Do Ocean Creatures Sleep at Night? Ruthe E. Harper, Illus. Addl. Creator Clifford R. Simmons. Charlesbridge, 04/2024. [28]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-297-9. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL.
Young children often ask many questions about animals, including the one this title helps to answer. Colorful watercolor illustrations show a variety of animals, as the narration explains what these animals do while awake and when resting or sleeping. Two-page spreads guide readers through the variety of animals being shown, along with illustrated details about their habitat that also depict the animal in action and at rest. Lacking an index or table of contents, this informational picture book’s lyrical text simply guides readers through a story, answering the inquisitive child’s questions, before ending with what humans do and a simple “Good night.” Libraries may choose to shelve in either the animal nonfiction or with picture books.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library