One Dark Night Paperback – August 1, 2006

I found this book at the library, and immediately purchased it to have at home. This is a beautifully illustrated children's story, with a fantastic twist at the very end. This is one of those children's stories that I truly enjoy reading to my 3 year old. There is plenty of rhyme and fun word choices to describe the journey of two companions, a mouse and a mole, and separately, a large bear getting hungrier and hungrier as he awaits an opportunity to eat. The illustrations perfectly capture the emotions of the characters, as they venture out into a dark and gloomy night, only to become lost. Meanwhile, the bear can no longer contain his hunger and storms out of his den. The first time we read it, I was certain the hungry bear and the two small animals were going to cross paths, with an uncertain outcome. However, the result of their meeting was unexpected. This is definitely one of our all- time favorites.

It’s one of the best shorter books to read bc of the descriptive words she uses and the twist in this book had me going the first time I read it. I was pleasantly surprised. And it’s just so darn cute the more you read it. Love all the descriptive words. My son uses her words in sentences. He asked me the other day what “charged” meant. He now uses it whenever he feels like it. Doesn’t matter if it works or not. Lol. I love it!!! Read read read to your kids!!!❤️

This is one of my favorite children's book of all time not only because of the creative and clever rhyming that makes it easy to read over and over, but more importantly because of the fun ending twist. I use this book in the writing classes I teach to talk about powerful endings.

"One Dark Night" is a charming book for toddlers. The drawings are exquisite, the story just scary enough (until the very end) and the characters delightful. I buy this book every chance I get. It really should become a classic!

My girls love this book and I like reading it. I was so happy to find a hardback copy and the great condition makes it even more fun to read.

Another great book, the author has a style of story telling thats freindly and colorful. My daughter loves these books

I did not order a used book, but received a library book from Colorado. Clearly used, it new, and not in the greatest shape. The book is a good book, but didn’t not know it was used. Definitely was not what was pictured!

A great story about to friends traveling in the dark and trying to be brave. My sons went through phases where they were afraid of the dark so I read books like this to help them get over it. Definitely great for storytime.