{"product_id":"night-song","title":"Night Song","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"178\"\u003eNight Song\u003c\/strong\u003e by Mk Smith Despres, illustrated by Hyewon Yum, is a lyrical picture book about self-acceptance, belonging, and discovering the value of one’s own voice within a larger community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eEach morning, Bernardo the frog delights in listening to the joyful birdsong that greets the rising sun. Longing to join in, he tries to sing along but finds that his croak does not sound like theirs. Discouraged, Bernardo begins to believe he does not have an important role to play in the woodland world around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eAs the day gives way to evening, a gentle encounter with a woodland neighbor helps Bernardo see that every sound has its time and purpose. His quiet dusk song, once overlooked, becomes an essential part of the forest’s daily rhythm. Through poetic language and atmospheric illustrations, the story invites children to reflect on identity, confidence, and the beauty of contributing in one’s own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1328\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003eWith its calming cadence and richly detailed artwork in watercolor, colored pencil, and ink, \u003cem data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1187\"\u003eNight Song\u003c\/em\u003e is especially well suited for read-alouds and bedtime reading, offering reassurance and emotional resonance for young listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1580\" data-start=\"1330\"\u003e📘 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1360\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003eKey Themes and Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003e✔ Encourages self-acceptance and confidence\u003cbr data-end=\"1409\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003e✔ Explores belonging and community roles\u003cbr data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003e✔ Supports social-emotional learning through gentle storytelling\u003cbr data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1516\"\u003e✔ Ideal for quiet reading, reflection, and bedtime routines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1906\" data-start=\"1582\"\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003eAwards and Honors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003e• 2025 Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year, Outstanding Merit\u003cbr data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003e• Finalist, 2024 New England Book Award for Best Picture Book\u003cbr data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1764\"\u003e• Longlisted, 2025 Massachusetts Book Award for Best Picture Book or Early Reader\u003cbr data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1848\"\u003e• Children’s Book Council Hot Off the Press Selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"1908\"\u003e📚 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1927\" data-start=\"1911\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1927\"\u003e• Written by Mk Smith Despres\u003cbr data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003e• Illustrated by Hyewon Yum\u003cbr data-end=\"1992\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e• Hardcover, 52 pages\u003cbr data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"2013\"\u003e• Size: 8.25 inches wide by 10.5 inches high\u003cbr data-end=\"2063\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003e• ISBN: 978-1-59270-394-4\u003cbr data-end=\"2091\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003e• Well suited for early childhood and early elementary readers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAD Children's Furniture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62327333355890,"sku":"xxk1789314694637","price":15.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8567\/6658\/files\/night-song_1.webp?v=1789314701","url":"https:\/\/www.lorvorina.com\/products\/night-song","provider":"Vexlune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}