When do possums play dead? Do skunks belong in wolf dens? Are night animals more scared of humans than humans are of night animals? These are deliciously fun questions the reader will investigate in this humorous short but packed story featuring the same cast from the author’s ‘Night Animals’ (2015).

Night animals being awake during the day is not an unusual story line, but what happens to them during that time and how they manage to make it to night time is where this book stands above most others.

Silhouettes are occasionally used, and the animals find themselves in humorous positions. Bold double-page illustrations on wide pages with plain background keep the reader’s eye focused on the animals and text done in speech bubbles. The only other text shows various sounds, buzz, thunk, crunch, etc, that invite the reader to guess what will happen on the next page. Black and white text, images, and end pages add to the day-night mood.

This would make a great addition to your early readers, read-aloud, or nocturnal animals shelves, especially if you have the first story featuring this silly crew. Recommended for ages 3-5

Reviewed by Lynn Mayer, Retired Librarian, Old Town Elementary School, Old Town