"Watson had never seen stars like these
before, and the stars had never seen
someone like Watson. They twinkled at
him.
And Watson twinkled right back."
Watson should be sleeping. He is certainly tired when it is time for bed. Sleep will not come; there is much to be concerned about in the dark of night. What might be under his bed? Only when he notices light coming from under the covers does he see 'the stars'. Yes, there they are twinkling at him, and causing him to do some twinkling of his own. What wonder!
Nor only are there stars; there is a whole world hidden under his blanket. Since Watson isn't sleepy, he decides to proceed and see where his adventure might take him. First, it's a winding path that leads he and his tiny stuffed kitten to a forest. It is a bit of a worry, but Watson isn't sleepy yet. On the two travel, along the ever-winding pathway where creatures prowl and mean no harm. Some join Watson's adventurous trek.
A trolley ride is next. It takes Watson over a long trestle bridge that winds above the forest and all the way through an ancient city and over the sea to a train station situated beside a tall tower. Although yawns are now evident, Watson isn't yet sleepy. He slowly makes his way up the tower's steps to emerge to a scene that shows the entire 'night tent sky'! Now is the time to leave the comfort of the tented covers, settle in without further worry, and dream about the stars.
What a wonderful nighttime world is created in deep blues and purples to give the book a distinct bedtime vibe. Watching as Watson gets sleepier and sleepier offers a comforting, humorous tone for this imaginary romp before sleep overtakes.
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