Little readers will enjoy thinking about big questions in this bright and colorful picture book that explores time and the meaning of tomorrow.
Owl is confused. She doesn't know what tomorrow means. When does today turn into tomorrow? Does tomorrow begin in the middle of the night, at a certain time in the morning or not until you wake up? Mouse, Hedgehog and Rabbit try to explain, but Owl still doesn't understand. The forest animals make a plan to stay awake all night to find out, but what if they fall asleep? How can you tell it’s tomorrow if it’s already today when you get there?
“The artwork is strong, modern, and attractive, with a dark palette that adds complexity to a fairly simple story line. This is essentially a vocabulary lesson, couched in the comfort of friendship.”
“The idea for the story is a good one... All of the animals engage the audience with their large round eyes and expressive postures.”
“Warm colors pop on pages filled with simple yet rich illustrations depicting a forest scene and animal friends…Even children who do not reach the end of the story with a full grasp of the idea will enjoy the sweet story of woodland friends attending a party together when the appointed time finally arrives. The large, expressive illustrations make this selection a good choice for a read-aloud with preschool and kindergarten students.”