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 Night Knights
 Author: Sterer, Gideon

 Publisher:  Abrams Books for Young Readers (2018)

 Classification: Easy
 Physical Description: [32] p., col. ill., 26 cm

 BTSB No: 849386 ISBN: 9781419728464
 Ages: 4-8 Grades: K-3

 Subjects:
 Bedtime -- Fiction
 Knights and knighthood -- Fiction

Price: $22.58

Summary:
Introduces reluctant sleepers to the many fantastical warriors who protect them while they sleep.

 Illustrator: Godbey, Cory

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (04/01/18)
   School Library Journal (05/01/18)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 05/01/2018 PreS-Gr 2—Even though most kids know that monsters don't exist, there are always some who can't help but be afraid when darkness falls. Thankfully the Night Knights are here to help, whether you believe in monsters or not. Sterer spends most of the story elaborating on the idea that everyone has protectors watching over them at night. There are archers that create shooting stars, mounted knights that ride through the streets, and even giant owls that patrol the skies. It's a concept that may help some kids' peace of mind if they are having trouble sleeping, but some more anxious or inquisitive kids might have a slew of follow up questions, as this opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Godbey's illustrations definitely make the piece; his stoic characters against watercolor backgrounds make for a wonderfully dreamy landscape. However, nearly all of the pictures feature suburban-style houses. VERDICT An imaginative addition best shared one-on-one.—Peter Blenski, Greenfield Public Library, WI - Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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