Les Petits animaux de la nuit: Un livre phosphorescent

by Anne Jankeliowitch, Delphine Chedru (Illustrator)

What do animals do at night?

For humans, the setting sun marks the end of the day and signals to us that it's time to go to sleep. But while people are quietly dreaming in their beds, there's a whole world of animals that's just waking up! Who are they, what do they do until morning, and how do they move, see, and hunt in the dark?

Features glow-in-the-dark content on all 32 pages!

Genres: Animals, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Childrens, Science Nature

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2016

About the author

Anne Jankeliowitch is an engineer specializing in the environment.

Reviews

[Mischenko · Rating 4 out of 5]

You can see this review @ https://readrantrockandroll.com/2018/...

Animals At Night is a glow-in-the-dark book about nocturnal animals and their activities at night. It covers nocturnal animals in the forest, rivers, beaches, ponds, mountains, fields and orchards, and even animals you might find in your local neighborhood, on country roads, or on a farm.

This is a perfect bedtime book due to the glow-in-the-dark pages. It’s also jam-packed with facts about animals with short descriptions for each. Kids will learn about the mysteries of some of these animals like why birds sing when they do, why these animals like the night in the first place, how they see in the dark, and why owls are such good hunters.

The book has an interactive feel as each section asks a question about something in that section and the answers to those questions can be found in the back of the book.

The age level for this book is listed at grades 3-7 which seems about right. The text is pretty easy to read, but might be more difficult for preschool through first graders to read all by themselves depending on their reading level. We loved the illustrations and using the book in the dark. Because I’m reviewing this one late, we were able to get a hardcover version to enjoy.

Thank to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author's for a review copy in exchange for a review.

4****

[jess ~has abandoned GR~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

While the heavy text may be a bit intimidating for reluctant readers, this book is a feast for the eyes for kids who enjoy learning about animals, and the fact that it is glow in the dark will make it a fun experience. The ARC I received was an e-book, so I didn't get to experience the glow in the dark aspect, but the book itself stands on its own as a solid nonfiction book about nocturnal animals.

received via Netgalley

[debbicat *made of stardust* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Animals at Night looks like it should be a fun book for kids to own and read with parents at night time - bedtime reading. It is a glow in the dark book with a question and answer format. My copy is a digital copy from NetGalley so I did not get to experience the glow in the dark feature. If I am in a bookstore and spot it, you bet I will check it out!

The book begins with talking about the mysteries of nature at nighttime. The reader is taken to different areas ( the garden, the mountains, the beach, the pond, etc) and given facts and details about the nocturnal animals that live in that area. Some engaging questions are offered for each section such as: Why are owls such good hunters? How do nocturnal animals see in the dark?

I enjoyed this book and think many young kids will too. I predict it will be a favorite! Many thanks to Sourcebooks and NetGalley for a digital copy to read for a review. 5 stars! I hope to get a copy for my classroom!

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anything glow-in-the-dark is sure to draw attention from young readers, but Animals at Night uses that feature to draw attention to the amazing world of nocturnal animals. The book begins with a section of "Nighttime Mysteries" that answers questions such as "How do nocturnal animals see int the dark?" Then each spread covers a different type of habitat where nocturnal creatures may be found. Forests, riverbanks, suburban neighborhoods and even the beach have their own nighttime denizens that come out to search for food, find a mate, or lay their eggs. And in each illustration there are special images that appear when the reader turns out the lights, along with a question to guide their viewing. Sometimes it may be a suggestion to look for footprints on a trail, or it might direct them to notice what an animal in the illustration is doing.

The illustrations themselves show prey running from predators, insects crawling along a tree, crayfish scuttling under a rock, or the lights from a nearby house shining in the night. The animals shown for each type of habitat represent areas around the world (except Antarctica). No matter where a reader is, they will probably recognize some of the animals and learn about new ones, too. Each spread has a small sidebar area on the outer edge of each page, with the majority of space filled with the animals and plants that represent the pond, farm, mountains, etc. Nearly 60 animals of all sizes are shown. Each one has a sidebar entry with the animal's silhouette (to make identification within the illustration easy), followed by details of where the animal can be found, and what makes it successful at nighttime life.

For animal lovers, whether they are fascinated specifically with nocturnal varieties or like any sort of animal, this book is filled with information and images to satisfy their curiosity. It would make an excellent addition to a classroom or school library or for use in a unit on nocturnal animals or animal adaptations. I would pair it with Flashlight by Lizi Boyd, Night Animals by Gianna Marino, or even The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson. Of course, it will need to be purchased in multiple copies - because there will always be someone on the waiting list to check it out.

I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

A survey of a wide variety of nocturnal animals organized by the different ecosystems they inhabit.

I was reading an ebook version of this so I couldn’t enjoy all the glow in the dark aspects of this tale, but from evidence on the illustrations I can tell this is a book to read under the covers by the light of a flashlight you can switch off quickly to enjoy the glowing parts and then switch back on to learn all about these nighttime critters. The glow in the dark aspect is probably what will initially draw attention to this book, but kids will likely learn a lot if they start reading the content too. Each illustrated spread provides one interactive question and a paragraph of information on each of the animals highlighted as likely to be found in that ecosystem. The science aspects of the animal info was very solid, good enough even for upper elementary and middle schoolers, and this former science teacher even learned a thing or two herself about these critters. I liked the broad assortment of animals from all over the world, and arranging them by ecosystem helps put them in perspective, letting you know where to keep an eye out for them. The broad info on nocturnal animals at the beginning was well presented too. This is probably the best nocturnal animal book for kids I’ve ever seen. I’ll recommend it to our elementary library to consider for purchase.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Linda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Possibly my pages did not glow in the dark because it was an advance reader copy, but even under a heavy blanket to shut out any possible light, there was no glowing...
More of an issue is the audience for this. The vocabulary is definitely advanced; the pictures are amateurish, flat, and without detail. Too long for the picture book set, but with odd miscues that seem to rule it out for older readers. For example, the double page spread "At the Beach" begins "Just under the water's surface the ocean is teeming with life, from the biggest fish to the smallest bioluminescent plankton that light up the waves." Five animals are described, although more are pictured. None is a large fish as a child would expect, although the conger eel is technically one. It is described "A marine eel that can grow up to ten feet long and weigh up to 240 pounds the conder's size and many teeth make it a fearsome nocturnal predator, even to humans. It hides under rocks or sunken ships, and comes out at night to strike at crustaceans, fish, and octopi that pass by." Neither that nor the octopus seem appropriate for "At the Beach". Polecat, in the "At the Pond" section, refers to an animal not native to North America. The text says that in America, a polecat refers to a skunk, but the animal pictured is not a skunk. The little quiz questions on each page are also strange, although the answers are given.

[Kai · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 What a fantastic kid's book!!! Love the concept. There are glow in the dark elements on all the pages. The pages are text heavy but it totally works if you read to your child by flashlight. By the time you've read the spread and talked about all the things going on in the illustrations, you can switch off the flashlight and the glow in the dark bits will have absorbed enough light to glow. So much fun!! The book is divided into ecosystems and there's a diverse assortment of critters from all over the world...insects, mammals, reptiles, birds. Educational, quirky and, best of all, FUN! Really good stuff!

[Magy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The fact that this book glows-in-the-dark is what drew me to it. However, having an advanced digital copy means no glow-in-the-dark action for me.

I was pleasantly surprised at how well this book stood on its own even without the glowing. It's chock full of interesting nocturnal animal facts and paired with engaging illustrations that will only be enhanced by the special glow-in-the-dark feature that is tied to scavenger hunt-like questions.

If you’re interested in reading Animals at Night: A Glow-in-the-Dark Book, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon.


*A copy of this book was provided free of charge for an honest review.

[Stephanie (ITakePicturesOfBooks) · Rating 5 out of 5]

~Disclaimer~
I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion of the book, or the content of my review.
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I really enjoyed this book. It was education, interactive and fun. Even I learned a lot about animals reading it. Kids will love the glow-in-the-dark elements when reading. It will be fun for them to answer the questions and point out the animals. I will definitely be buying this book when it's released. I can't wait to see it glow in the dark.

5/5 ⭐

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

It glows in the dark! It is also very text heavy. Each page has glowing elements with a whole range of nocturnal mammals, insects, reptiles and fish across all their varying habitats. Every animal and habitat featured has a chunk of text to go along with it. And there are mystery answers hidden throughout the glowing book to discover. Although I wouldn't sit and read this to my child in one sitting, it would be a great one for over multiple nights, or for her to enjoy with a flashlight at night. Great resource book as well.

[Janet Womack · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received Animals At Night (advance reader copy) as a Goodreads giveaway. This is a non-fiction book about nocturnal animals. I was very impressed with the amount of information given about each animal. The book also has questions that you answer after turning out the lights to see the parts of the book that glow in the dark. Animals At Night is supposed to be for children 8-12 years of age. The only negative I see is that the artwork throughout the book seems to be aimed at a younger audience.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want a real physical copy of this book. It’s designed to glow in the dark. First you read about the animals and habitats that are on the page, then you turn off the lights and answer the “moon” questions, which give you a hint of what to look for when the lights go out. One such question is “What type of tree is the great horned owl perched?” A clever idea, a great looking book, and a fun interesting read.

[Nikkie Sierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a fantastic idea. The illustrations are beautiful and each page is packed full of information about nocturnal animals in different biomes. The book explores animals from the desert to the ocean. Each page glows in the dark and allows children to explore a special question. This is a fun interactive book and makes learning interesting. I received this book as an ARC in return for an honest review.

[Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit of a disappointment. I picked it up for the glow-in-the-dark pages and then I remembered how difficult it is to actually read books like that (the glow has to soak up light before lights can be turned off and this has to be done on each page individually). A lot of the pictured animals weren't described or named at all and there were a few strange scenes, like a rabbit nearly getting hit by a car, that really made this unpleasant to read.

[raccoon reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC provided by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky in exchange for an honest review. Let's see what the 3.5 year old thinks of it ;)

... Woods had difficulty getting into this book. I'm not sure if it was because it was an ebook or because since it was an ebook it didn't glow. I'm sure the physical book format would be more enticing. I found it enjoyable and very pretty.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Animals at Night we travel to different habitats and meet the animals that live there. The illustrations are simple and lovely. I can't speak to the glow-in-the-dark aspect because I received an eARC through NetGalley. The information about each animal is presented in short, concise paragraphs. This would be great for an elementary schooler who loves animals.

[Kaitlyn Elmerick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Informational
Grade level: Intermediate/Upper Elementary
Glow in the dark pictures are so cool. This book is filled with them! Kids would love reading this and it is very informational about all the different animals that come out at night in different areas of the world! This book could also be for lower elementary, if it was read to them.

[Jared · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun book with facts about night-time animals. The pages have glow-in-the-dark elements which are a fun addition. The blurbs about each animal are interesting, and short enough to not overload with information.

[Two BookWorms Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Animals at Night answers some of our most basic questions about nighttime animals and their activities.

For the full review: https://twobookwormsblog.wordpress.co...

[Amber Webb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can see my preschoolers being very intrigued by Animals at Night. It would be fun to read about one type of animal each day. This is a great shelf book, but not a read a loud type of book.

[Michele Knott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the organization and interactive parts of this book. Lots of fun features that will keep this book in the hands of readers!

[Andréa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Note: I accessed digital review copies of this book through NetGalley and Edelweiss.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Young readers will love having the chance to "read" this book in the dark since it contains shapes and questions that glow in the dark. Not only do readers have a chance to learn interesting facts about various animals, but they can see them in their natural habitats. Thus, the book is divided into sections such as "In the Forest," "At the Forest's Edge,"and "Near the Riverbank." I like this nature-themed book more each time I read it. After all, there's a lot more going on in the world around us when it's dark that we could ever imagine, and this book gives readers a chance to see some of what's happening.

[Sharon Tyler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Animals at Night is a children's book written by Anne Jankeliowitch, illustrated by Delphine Chedru, and translated by Eve Bodeux. What do animals do at night? For humans, the setting sun marks the end of the day and signals to us that it's time to go to sleep. But while people are quietly dreaming in their beds, there's a whole world of animals that's just waking up! Who are they, what do they do until morning, and how do they move, see, and hunt in the dark? The book features glow-in-the-dark content on all 32 pages.

Animals at Night is a nice non fiction book with details about what different animals do at night. While the glow in the dark gimmick is a fun draw, and will capture the attention of young readers, since I had a digital copy I was unable to enjoy the glow in the dark feature. However, I can picture late night reading by flashlight to take full advantage of the feature and enjoying it greatly. The information offered is well worded and organized. The animals were sorted by ecosystem, and offered a wide variety of creatures. I learned a few new things, and enjoyed the journey. I think it will capture the interest and curiosity of young readers. I liked the overall package, and think it will appeal to many both for the information and the glow in the dark feature.

[Jesica DeHart · Rating 4 out of 5]

A stunning bedtime read to take deep under the covers with a flashlight and then experience the illuminated magic of the glow in the dark qualities.

[Sierra Hancuff]

This book is written by Anne Jankeliowitch. It was published in 2016. This is a great informational book to read to any age. It's a fun book that glows in the dark. Some of the animals and pictures have a texture to them as well. This book provides information about what animals do at night.