The Blue Hour
- Subject
- Science & Nature - Environment
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 42
- Publisher
- Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
- Size
- 23.6 cm Ă 33.0 cm
- ISBN
- 9780802854889
A lovely and tranquil celebration of nature
The sun has set, the day has ended, but the night hasn't quite arrived yet. This magical twilight is known as the blue hour. Everything in natureâsky, water, flowers, birds, foxesâcomes together in a symphony of blue to celebrate the merging of night and day.
With its soothing text and radiant artwork, this elegant picture book displays the majesty of nature and reminds readers that beauty is fleeting but also worth savoring.
About the author
Isabelle Simler has written and illustrated over twenty books for children. Sweet Dreamers, My Wild Cat, Plume, and The Blue Hour (all Eerdmans) were all featured in the Society of Illustrators "The Original Art" annual exhibition. Plume was also named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. Isabelle lives in France. Follow her on Instagram @isabellesimler or visit her website at isabellesimler.com.
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What reviewers said
Catholic News Service
âRarely does a book so beautifully capture with images and prose the majesty that is Godâs creation of nature.â
The Wall Street Journal
"Richly Illustrated. . . . Each shade of blue seems prettier and more dramatic than the one before, giving emphasis to the color's remarkable tonal varieties in a picture book that both dazzles and soothes."
Kirkus Reviews
"A visual rhapsody in blue. . . . Each image dazzles."
School Library Journal (STARRED review)
"With its calming tone and gorgeous visuals, this title is a unique choice for bedtime collections and a glorious introduction to the natural world."
Omnivoracious
"Visually stunning. . . . The Blue Hour would be perfect for bedtime reading: its lovely images might wing their way into a fortunate child's dreams."
