As day slowly grows dark, stars appear, night bugs blink on, and animals begin to emerge. Bats flap, skunks prowl, and rabbits race. From their backyard tent, a mother and child marvel at this hidden world. Together, they observe the creatures that wake as we prepare to sleep.

Lyrical text from Rebecca E. Hirsch and detailed illustrations from Sonia Possentini bring nocturnal animals to life in this evocative and informative picture book.