Early Reader Review: The Twilight Library by Carmen Oliver

Source: From Netgalley and North South Books in exchange for an honest review. This in now way alters my opinion or review.

The Twilight Library By Carmen Oliver,

Illustrated by Miren Asiain Lora

Publisher: North South Books
Publication Date:  September 6, 2022

 

Format: Ebook


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Goodreads Synopsis: 

Snuggle up for a story that’s sure to captivate your senses!

There’s a special place deep in the heart of the wilderness where the creatures of the night gather—where everyone wants to go—where the Night Librarian spins a tale of mystery.

Fireflies, nighthawks, bats, mice, and brightly colored beetles make themselves comfortable on the forest floor as the Night Librarian transports them into the land of imagination with her silver silken stories. From feasts of tangy berries and salty seeds, to honey comb hives and whisker kisses, to the scent of evergreens, crashing waves of blue oceans, and echoing canyons, Carmen Oliver’s lyrical text and Miren Asiain Lora’s ethereal art is sure to evoke your senses and send you into dreamland to spin stories of your own. 

Review: 

North South Books makes pretty books, they are absolutely gorgeous. This one is no exception to that rule. The illustrations that follow this story are so relaxing, breathtaking, and perfect for a nighttime read. the images showcase insects and animals flocking to hear a story. (my favorite are the little bats, so cute!). Books about books and reading are also some of my favorites so I was excited to see this one available for review.

The story is about the Twilight Library run by a little spider, the Night Librarian that spins tales and stories like a web. The bed time tale engulfs the listeners, they feel like they are there then they are back in the woods just like before. 

This story was very short and easy for an adult to read, like I mentioned it woud be a greta bedtime book. The spreads of illustration are perfect to follow along with the story and words. I think if your young readers enjoy animals they will probably enjoy these little ones and the spider librarian.