Switch on the Night
“Switch on the Night” by Ray Bradbury is a beautifully illustrated book published by Alfred A. Knopf on August 8, 2000. This first edition spans 40 pages and is presented in English. The story follows a little boy who enjoys lanterns and lamps but is apprehensive about light switches, which he believes turn off the light. His perspective shifts when a girl named Dark arrives, guiding him to see light switches as a way to embrace the night, revealing the beauty of stars, the moon, and the sounds of nature.
Readers will find that “Switch on the Night” offers a gentle exploration of childhood fears and the unknown, making it a comforting bedtime read. The collaboration between Bradbury and Caldecott Medal-winning artists Leo and Diane Dillon enhances the narrative, providing a visual feast that complements the text. This book addresses themes of children’s fiction and nighttime experiences, encouraging young readers to appreciate the wonders that come with darkness and the imagination.
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A new, larger trim size and a handsome jacket make this reissue by premier science fiction author Ray Bradbury and Caldecott Medal-winning artists Leo and Diane Dillon a stunning gift book.
A little boy likes lanterns and lamps, but he doesn’t like light switches because they turn off the light. Then one day, a little girl named Dark shows up at his door. She helps the boy to see light switches as turning on the night, rather than turning off the light. And when he switches on the night, he also switches on the stars and moon and the crickets and frogs. Sure to reassure any child who has felt afraid of the unknown, Switch On the Night will also impress adult readers with its subtle message about things that are “dark” and its imaginative approach to understanding that which is different.
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