Description: 15 five-minute bedtime stories about nocturnal animals around the world, inspired by real science
Brief description: Jennifer Falkner is an illustrator based in Perth, Western Australia. Jennifer's work is inspired by a passion for Australian flora and fauna, and a childhood playing and exploring the beach and the bush in Western Australia. In more recent years Jennifer has juggled motherhood and a growing body of work in illustration for children.
Review Quotes:
"Falkner's realistic illustrations, in vignettes and full-page scenes, supply plenty of detail on the wildlife and their environments... The writing is informative but conversational, perfect for reading aloud... Small scientists will revel in these wild nocturnal adventures." --Kirkus
"Young naturalists will be engrossed in these fact-filled stories and the realistic digital illustrations that accompany them. A few of the -featured species, such as the gray wolf and snowy owl, are staples of children's nonfiction. Others, like the indigo bunting and the pineapplefish, can finally enjoy a long-overdue -moment in the spotlight." --School Library Journal "In this beautiful collection, we travel around the world to discover some of the wonderful animals who come out at night. The five-minute stories reveal facts about the animals' habitats and behaviours, wrapped up in cosy 'a night in the life of' tales." --JUNO Magazine "10 Children's Books to Give This Christmas - This super gifty, cloth-bound non-fiction book shimmers with silver, making it feel like a special anthology to sit down with." --Press Association