By the Dawn's Early Light ~ Karen Ackerman

By the Dawn’s Early Light

Written by Karen Ackerman
Illustrated by Catherine Stock

This story is about two young children, their mother who works the graveyard shift, and their Nana who takes care of them when their mom works. Not wanting to hurt their mother’s feelings, the kids do not let on to the fact that they wished that their mother could work during the day like everyone else’s parents.

I think this book was kind of an eye-opener for my 5 year olds. I guess they are so used to me being home with them that they assumed that that is what all mamas do. They were even more surprised to know that some people actually leave to go to work at night and sleep during the day. My almost 7 year old asked if that meant that they are nocturnal! Read more >>

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Originally posted on September 5, 2010.