Nightime

The Good Little Mermaid’s Guide to Bedtime written by Eija Sumner

An anti-bedtime book about a mermaid who is definitely NOT your typical mermaid!

Gray Fox in the Moonlight written and illustrated by Isaac Peterson

Gray Fox wanders alone in the forest at night. The woods are illuminated in the silvery light of the full moon and stars. She gazes around in wonder at the light in the birch grove and stops to look at her reflection in the river. But something calls to her in her reverie. She must return to her den by dawn to care for her kits when they wake. With simple poetry young children will love, Gray Fox in the Moonlight is a journey through a nighttime wonderland that celebrates the love between parents and children.

Good Night Little Bookstore written by Amy E. Cherrix

Join the Little Bookstore’s friendly staff as they draw the curtain on another busy day of browsing and matchmaking. Choose a bedtime story, say your good nights, and pet the shop’s feline mascot on your way out. Snuggle up to a loved one for a read-aloud, then drift off to sweet dreams of adventure and enchantment to come.

In the Night Garden written and illustrated by Carin Berger

A collage-illustrated bedtime read about the often mysterious and always beautiful experiences to be found in nighttime spaces.

Night in the City written and illustrated by Julie Downing

When children are fast asleep, some people are hard at work keeping the city safe and clean, and when daylight comes they go home to sleep.

The Night Frolic written by Julie Berry

Before they go to sleep, children travel on a dreamy, whimsical journey to visit the Night Tiger, the Night Walrus, the Night Elephant, and others

The Midnight Club written by Shane Goth

Milly and big sister Becca are members of the Midnight Club. And tonight is Milly’s first outing! At exactly midnight, Milly wakes her sister. With Becca leading the way, they tiptoe along the shadowy hall and down the creaky stairs. There’s so much adventure to be had in the middle of the night! They sit in Dad’s big chair, dip into his jar of jellybeans, try on Mom’s coat. One moment they’re frightened by a shadow that looks like a monster, and the next, they’re making shadow play of their own. A scratch at the back door has Milly’s heart going boom bump boom, but it’s just the president of the Midnight Club, their cat Oliver, who leads the way to more shenanigans.

As Night Falls: creatures that go wild after dark written by Donna Jo Napoli

From microscopic organisms to giant cats, it’s surprising who you’ll find awake in the middle of the night! Dinoflagellates guzzle floating bacteria, bumblebee bats loop and swoop, racer snakes slither, weasels sneak and circle, and spot-bellied eagle owls leap and sweep. One by one, the animals of the food chain find their next scrumptious treat.

Dark on Light written by Dianne White

As night falls, a trio of siblings stumble upon some of nature’s hidden nighttime beauty, including timid fawns, blossoming lavender, silent owls, and many more wonders of the night.

Nonfiction

The Night Sky written by Kathryn Hulick

his field guide highlights 100 objects that can be seen in the night sky. Readers will gain a greater understanding about how to spot these things, including constellations and objects in our solar system. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Science Experiments: Twinkle Twinkle Stars: https://www.pinayhomeschooler.com/2015/11/simple-experiments-twinkle-twinkle-stars.html

Paint the night sky craft: https://playteachrepeat.com/invitation-paint-night-sky/

Constellation Jar Lamp: https://craft.ideas2live4.com/2015/04/24/diy-constellation-jar-lamp/

Treehouses

Treehouse Town written by Gideon Sterer

A child explores the magical world of Treehouse Town–from Sap Street to Willow Way–where all children and animal inhabitants work together and have fun.

My Mommies Built a Treehouse written by Peter Gareth

A boy and his mothers build a treehouse fit for a prince.

The Tree House That Jack Built written by Bonnie Verburg

With ladders, swings, turrets, and elaborate pulley systems everywhere–animals chase one another over, under, around, and through the tree house that Jack has built. Then the bell rings, and all the animals gather for story time with Jack.

Everything You Need for a Treehouse written by Carter Higgins

A tree, timber, tools, a rope of twisted twine and all things you need to build a treehouse–but most of all you need time and imagination.

That Neighbor Kid written and illustrated by Daniel Miyares

In this nearly wordless picture book, a young girl spies on her new neighbor, a young boy who is building something from planks of the fence between their backyards.

Secret Tree Fort written by Brianne Farley

There’s a secret tree fort and you’re not invited! In this hilarious and hugely imaginative sibling story from the creator of the internationally celebrated Ike’s Incredible Ink, two sisters are told to go and play outside on a beautiful day. The little sister wants them to play together – but the big sister, instead, wants to sit under a tree with a book. So the younger sister decides to tempt her with a description of her super-cool, super-secret tree fort. Just what will it take to get her sister to look up? The promise of a water-balloon launcher in case of attack? A trapdoor to look at the stars? A crow’s nest where they can see how many whales pass by or watch for pirates? Or the very best part of all, which can’t be revealed, because it’s a secret?

The Tree: A Fable written and illustrated by Neal Layton

The tree. Home to a family of birds in their nest, squirrels in their drey and rabbits in their burrow. But what happens to the animals when a man and woman decide to cut it down and use it for their dream house? Can the tree be home to both the animals and the humans?

Flashlight Night written by Matt Forrest Esenwine

Flashlight Night is an ode to the power of imagination and the wonder of books. Three children use a flashlight to light a path around their backyard at night; in the flashlight’s beam another world looms. Our heroes encounter spooky woods, a fearsome tiger, a time-forgotten tomb, an Egyptian god, a sword-fighting pirate, and a giant squid. With ingenuity, they vanquish all, then return to their tree house–braver, closer, and wiser than before–to read the books that inspired their adventure.

The Monster Next Door written and illustrated by David Soman

In a big field, a boy has a tree house, and one day, he has a neighbor–a monster with a talent for silly dances and funny faces. The two become fast friends, even setting up a pulley line to pass notes between their tree houses. The boy knows just how to celebrate this invention–with music! But the monster’s tuba music is loud. Really loud. WAY. TOO. LOUD. Before the boy can think, he hurls a water balloon at his neighbor to get him to stop. An epic water-balloon fight ensues, until the boy–fed up, spent, done–cuts the pulley line. No more note-passing. No more monster. Can the boy and monster ever be friends again?

Flashlight Night written by Matt Forrest Esenwine

Flashlight Night is an ode to the power of imagination and the wonder of books. Three children use a flashlight to light a path around their backyard at night; in the flashlight’s beam another world looms. Our heroes encounter spooky woods, a fearsome tiger, a time-forgotten tomb, an Egyptian god, a sword-fighting pirate, and a giant squid. With ingenuity, they vanquish all, then return to their tree house–braver, closer, and wiser than before–to read the books that inspired their adventure.

Cardboard Craft Tree Houses: https://artprojectsforkids.org/cardboard-kittens/

1st Grade Tree Houses: https://dalimoustache.blogspot.com/2012/05/1st-grade-tree-houses.html

Tree House Collage: https://leahnewtonart.com/2019/06/13/tree-house-collage-art-lesson-project-for-kids/