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Grandfather Twilight (Paperback)
by Barbara Helen Berger
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Bedtime & dreaming, Story, Ages 0-8, Children's books |
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A mystical bedtime story about how Grandfather Twilight prepares the world for sleep taking a pearl out of his trunk each night and places it in the sky, which gives you the most peaceful and sleepy feeling, and helps you to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature. |
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Author: Barbara Helen Berger
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Pub. in: November, 1996
ISBN: 0698113942
Pages: 32
Measurements: 9.6 x 9.1 x 0.1 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00275
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From the very first page you step into a mystical magical lushly colorful world of flowers and friendly animals that accompany Grandfather Twilight on his journey to place the moon in the sky. The moon is symbolized by a small pearl, taken from an endless strand, that grows with each step he takes on his evening walk, twilight spreading like mist behind him, until he releases it above the ocean into the sky. Then he walks home and tucks himself in to bed, surrounded by his animal companions. The illustrations are populated by so many interesting animals and things to look at and comment on that one quickly becomes absorbed in the world that Barbara Helen Berger has created. Everything about this book is soft and peaceful. There are very few words. Some pages don't even have any words; you simply follow the events laid out in the illustrations. This book is a keeper, as enjoyable for children as well as adults. A sense of serenity permeates through the words and is perfectly matched by the illustrations. The imagery captures your senses and the story pulls at your heartstrings. Grandfather Twilight is an endearing character that makes you feel warm and safe.
Indulging in this beautifully story about Grandfather Twilight, the magical looking man who begins the journey in which he gently brings nighttime to the world, as the reader, you walk the path with him as he travels through the forests with his animal friends. He summons the moon to her full beauty (the moon grows from pearls he has that grow bigger and bigger with each step on the path). He reaches the beach, and the pearl he started his journey with, no bigger than a pebble, has grown into the Moon, and he sends her forth into the night sky, and returns to his home to sleep. This wonderful book is sure to appeal to all ages. And, it isn't just for bedtime either.
Target readers:
Baby-Preschool
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Ever since her first book in 1980, Barbara helen Berger has won the hearts of many children and as many adults. However, in 1984 when she came with "Grandfather Twilight" she really wrote and painted herself in the picture and won several awards for this beautiful book. Illustrating and writing her books by herself, she presents people with a beauty beyond words, and every book is like a feast for eyes and ears.
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When day is done, it is time for Grandfather Twilight to close his book, put on his jacket, and go for a walk through the forest. All the woodland creatures watch in silence as he performs his very special evening task and returns to his house among the trees.
Here is Barbara Helen Berger's enormously popular classic-now in a board book format that retains all of the magic of the original. With its soft glowing illustrations, poetic text, and new reader-friendly size, the Grandfather Twilight Board Book is perfect for cuddling up with at bedtime.
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Kathryn (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-31 00:00>
A favorite as my grandchildren visited. Read often before bed. Easy story and beautiful pictures. A must have for every family with young children. |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-31 00:00>
We read this book every night. With little being said, we are transported to a magical land. It has made the moon even more special. I highly recommend it; it is one of my few favorites. |
Lyvie (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-31 00:00>
I remember reading this book on my 3rd birthday, my mom's friend got it for me and it still has her little message on the inside cover! I LOVE this book; it has the most beautiful illustrations of any book I have read. If you like this book you will most likely like When the Sun Rose by the same author. I love this book and continue to read it when I feel like I need peace and calm. If you're thinking of buying please do you will love it!! |
Mike (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-31 00:00>
Grandfather Twilight is one of the best picture books, for everyone from the youngest toddlers to the grandparents that read it to them. I rank it in the top four of my favorite picture books, along with Turnbull's and Foreman's The Sand Horse, Blyler's and Blake's Finding Foxes, and Clements's and Kiesler's Temple Cat. Each of these books offers, in the simple format of a picture book, the sort of profound concepts that form the basis of the greatest literature. In the case of Grandfather Twilight, Barbara Helen Berger presents a beautifully illustrated myth of her own creation, giving young readers a gentle introduction to the concept of metaphor in its anthropomorphic title character. The text is classically slight and spare, and so able to avoid any hint of saccharine condescension. The surreal illustrations manage the neat trick of being bright and vibrant, while conveying a feeling of soothing calm. Berger has written and illustrated several other excellent picture books, including Animalia, and a wonderful book for older children, Gwinna. These, along with Grandfather Twilight, will be on children's shelves for many generations to come. |
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