The free verse text in this story shows the transition from day to night and from night to day. The simple text and illustrations reveals the magic in these everday moments. It is a wonderful way to show students the power of descriptive writings. ( )

Ralph Fletcher tells of twilights coming and going throughout the day in this beautifully descriptive book ( )

In this short versed story, it gives the descriptions and details of the transitions from day to night and night to day.

Beautiful use of words that help the reader to vividly picture what is happening during the transitions in dawn and dusk and how those transitions affect the activities of people. Recommend for grades First through Third.

Great use of descriptive words to paint a picture such as, "dawn erases the stars from the blackboard of night".