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The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson, Beth Krommes (2008). Caldecott Award Winner. This is a calming and imaginative story that takes readers on a journey through a house. The single light on the otherwise black and white pages creates a comforting atmosphere to the story. The contrast between the light and dark colors emphasizes the warmth of the home. The story leaves readers with a feeling of warmth and contentment.

This would be a great book for early learners. The repetitive phrasing makes it easy to follow along. This will build confidence in reading aloud texts.

Through the dark glows the moon.

“A home of light. “

this book could be used to help students use sentence structure. Due to the book being poetry, the sentences are rather short. This could help encourage students that are developing early on writing skills. You could use the book to show examples.

Week 1: Caldecott Winner! this book includes a lot of great pictures although many are only black and white. with few words, the book depends on the illustrations to help guide the story. Published in 2008

This would be a great read aloud book because it gives a sense of wonder to the reader since there is amazing images and simple wording could work a lot with predictions

“ In that bird breathes a song...“

The House in the Night by Susan Swanson,2008- Caldecott winner. This book is really easy to read and it results in a calming book that pleases children with simple working per page and drawing in simple colors and not overwhelming at all. The accents of yellow brings a brightness to the page as well.

“The House In the Night“ Susan Marie Swanson 2009 Caldecott Medal
I love the pleasing drawings within the book, it is easy on the eyes. When you are reading the book, there is almost a rhythm of flow as you read.

“Through the dark glows the moon“

I would uses this in my classroom because all the children love to doodle and this book has illustrations that are mainly drawn. It also has a lot of rhyming words, which are really great for 3rd grade.

While not specifically a Halloween themed picture book, it occasionally makes its way onto those lists anyway with its themes of dark and light, and has become my favorite seasonal picture book over the years. The illustrations are sublime, and pulling it off the shelves once a year as the days start to get shorter is always a moving experience. #scarathlon #skeletoncrew @Emilymdxn

This book would be an ideal bedtime story. The black and white illustrations with the use of only one color brought warmth and focus to the home and the other nighttime symbols.

“A home full of light“

Published in 2008, receiving the Caldecott award. This story is very simplistic, and it uses minimal words to describe the feelings and things that the author associates with being at home. Creating a warm and comforting sense using glowing pictures.

Rereading this is one of my yearly fall traditions. I couldn‘t find my copy this year, so I may have to get another. #Scarathlon2022 #TeamMonsterMash @StayCurious #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #Spookoween2022 @TheSpineView #31by31 @Catsandbooks #PointsAThon @dieareader @GHABI4ROSES #OutstandingOctober @andrew65

One of the first hits on my search for ‘Halloween children‘s books‘ was this gem that I already own. I‘ve never thought of it as Halloween-y or scary before, so it was really cool to read it in that light this year.

#scarathlon2021 #teamslaughter +26 @Clwojick

“ in that hose burns a light. In that light rests a bed.“

The illustrator here chooses to use no colors in her book. She uses the dark tones to convey the night time feeling.

The house in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson and Beth Krommes was the 2009 Caldecott winner. This book is one of those comforting books to read before bed to a child. They use of no colors sets the scene of nighttime and creates a calming tone. I am not a personal fan of absolutely no color in books but I think it's also done really well here.

“and on the bed, waits a book“

I like the colors used throughout the book. Even though it's mostly shades of grey, the yellow lights, moon, and stars stick out really well. It makes sense and sets the mood since it's a story that takes place at night.

I like this cute little bedtime story for children. If it was being read in school, the teacher might be able to read it before nap time to soothe the kids.

“A home full of light.”

I think this book could have had so much more detailed words with its wonderful illustrations.

I liked this book, but it wasn‘t my favorite. I liked how the pictures were black and white with a hint of yellow, but the words of the story were just very simple.

I love seeing this boy engaged in books. 😊 I'm not sure Iike the haircut... only because it makes him look 9 instead of 3. Not ready for the little boy to become a big boy. 😭

“A home full of light.”

The highlight of yellow really brings in the aspect of the light that the book addresses in the beginning.

A very relaxing story that almost sounds like a lullaby. I can‘t help but think of Goodnight Moon when I hear this story.

“On the moon‘s face shines the sun.”

The illustrations are so beautiful and I love the relaxing tone to the story. Definitely a good one to read before bedtime.

The illustrations are beautifully done in black, white, and gold. The language is simple and relaxing, like for a bedtime story. The plot is engaging for young children and keeps them turning the page.

“In the house burns a light.”

I really like the black and white pictures with little bits of yellow in it.