"Hassan and Amina keep people safe
at night. They wait in their police car,
ready to go wherever they are needed.
Tonight they were called because there
was a noise in the street.
Hassan and Amina discover that some
garbage cans were knocked over by a
family of foxes!"
It is always interesting when children learn about what many people do at night while they are sleeping. Many have bedtime worries about monsters and other things that go bump in the night. In fact, there are numerous jobs being done while they are trying to rest up for tomorrow.
The young girl who narrates this story recognizes one of those important workers; it is her mother. As they wave goodbye, readers will see others on the street waiting for a bus, and riding a delivery bike. In the pages that follow, the author visits workplaces and talks about the work being done in quiet spaces as well as a variety of businesses that are open all night.
Sammy cleans an office; Georgio keeps a careful watch on all areas of the building he protects; Hassan and Amina keep a watchful eye on city streets to keep the public safe; Kisi offers updated news reports; and a musical trio provides entertainment for music lovers who have gathered together to listen. Perhaps listeners will have their own ideas about those doing jobs not mentioned here.
Digital illustrations done in paint and colored pencil are filled with sky-changing colors, detailed images of an assortment of workers and scenes that show kindness and helpfulness as the hours pass. So much happens when many of us are sleeping.
"While I am sleeping, so many important jobs
are being done. Like my mom's!
With her big orange bus, she gets
everybody just where they need to be."
Kids will feel a sense of calm in learning about just some of those jobs that must be done at night. There is much to see here, and lots to discuss. It's a great read for the classroom, or as a family bedtime story. What else do people do at night?
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