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Editorial Reviews
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"Nyamidie's poetry generally scans well, and some phrases are wonderfully lyrical: "The Milky Way loses all her freckles. / The drowsy leopard stretches her speckles." Some stanzas switch the pattern, however, making it hard to find end rhymes; parents may need to read the book aloud a few times before finding the rhythm for bedtime reading. Christiansen's gorgeously layered monotype prints evoke the mysterious nighttime world; her owl against the Milky Way could easily be a framed print. Young listeners and newly independent readers will find fun new vocabulary words, both in the poetry (anthems, moon-banished) and in the context of natural science (on the first page, a "pupa curls up in her cozy cocoon").
A visually appealing work that lap readers will want to look at again and again." Kirkus Indie Reviews
"Ideal as a read aloud, this book connects readers to the power of poetry to describe the world in great detail using a limited quantity of words. The visual component of both the illustrations and the text provide a compelling backdrop for readers, engaging them in the story no matter their reading ability. Because the rhymes vary in their pattern throughout the story, careful consideration will be required to effectively present this story aloud. This is an excellent addition to poetry collections for young readers." Mary R. Lanni, MLIS, professional book reviewer with over 500 published reviews since 2015.
A visually appealing work that lap readers will want to look at again and again." Kirkus Indie Reviews
"Ideal as a read aloud, this book connects readers to the power of poetry to describe the world in great detail using a limited quantity of words. The visual component of both the illustrations and the text provide a compelling backdrop for readers, engaging them in the story no matter their reading ability. Because the rhymes vary in their pattern throughout the story, careful consideration will be required to effectively present this story aloud. This is an excellent addition to poetry collections for young readers." Mary R. Lanni, MLIS, professional book reviewer with over 500 published reviews since 2015.
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"Night Critters Play by Esseboe Kwami Nyamdie, is a bedtime story that will delight children of all ages. The illustrations are colorful and appealing. The content is rich and warm offering a timeless sense of comfort." Judith Campanaro, MA, AT, REACE, Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator.
"This lovely children's book creates a fantasy atmosphere but it's also educational, a jumping off point to learn about nocturnal animals and "nature's way." This is a poetic trip into a beautiful world that children of all ages will enjoy over and over again." Rosy the Reviewer, Rosy Brewer, Retired Managing Librarian, Sno-Isle Libraries, Library Journal Book Reviewer.
"As I read over , 'Night Creatures Play', I loved many things about how the book focuses on kid-based science topics, as well as the poetry. It has a really nice rhyme scheme. It also has a great overview of both night- and day-time animals of all types: insects, birds, mammals and reptiles; even including a number of lesser-known species... I think educators at many levels could find this book useful in their classrooms." Greg Lange, 25+ year teacher at grade levels Pre- K through Adult HS Completion...Edmonds School District, WA State.
"Teachers will refer to this book [not only ] for its descriptive verbs but also for illustration techniques. ... Illustrator Pamela B. Christiansen supplies us with full-page, stylized artwork that will have children looking for the animal or insect's image amongst leaves and grasses...Author Esseboe Kwami Nyamidie paints a picture with his descriptive and rhyming text that children—and parents—will enjoy reading. I think every school and public library should have Night Critters Play on the shelf for its descriptive poem and unusual illustration style." Reviewed by Barbara Fanson for Readers' Favorite --This text refers to the paperback edition.
From the Author
This short bedtime story book project started several years ago. I was fortunate to have met Pamela B. Christiansen. An accomplished print-maker, Christiansen spent close to a year to create the unique illustrations for Night Critters Play. She used a printmaking technique called monotype. Monotypes are valued for their unique textural characteristics.
Night Critters Play is a labor of love. It is dedicated to my friend and partner, Michele T. Plumb Stowell, (1966-2021) an early childhood teacher. She died of colon cancer five days after the book's release. "Tons of love, Miss. May your love, kindness and compassion for all and for children in particular be forever remembered." --This text refers to the paperback edition.
Esseboe Kwami Nyamidie is a religious explorer. A life-long spiritual seeker, his spiritual journey took him to Nigeria where he worked as a secretary to Reverend S.B.J. Oshoffa, the miracle-working Founder of the Celestial Church of Christ until the Pastor's death. He later studied and taught at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He moved to the United States where he studied at the American University, Washington, DC.
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