What are animals doing when we're not there?
It's the illustrations by Andrea Gabriel that really make this book. The artwork is stunning, with creatures that manage to look both busy and friendly at the same time. Looking back over her past work, I see she has some beautiful books to her name.

The theme of this children's book is an explanation of what animals get up to when we're not looking.
Besides other things, it covers feeding, hibernation and reaction to hot and cold temperatures. Each two page spread relates to one month of the year, which also allows parents (and teachers) to introduce the concept of months and seasons.

The simple text is rhyme and my (just) three year old granddaughter was fascinated. There were some animals new to her, such as raccoons and skunks (the author lives in California, US) and she sat silent as I read. Once the book is more familiar to her, I'm sure we will have plenty of opportunity for discussion and if we run out of topics, there is an excellent section at the back, full of extended information on the animals and their activities.

I am sure this would be a great addition to any child's library.

I recommend this beautiful book of great quality by Dawn Publications, with sweet poems by Diane Lang and magnificent illustrations by Andrea Gabriel. It is supplemented with information for parents and educators about the animals in the book, about the scientific concepts that we can teach children with this material. The book focuses on explaining in a very basic way the differences between diurnal animals and nocturnal animals, how the seasons affect their habitat and how they adapt to these changes to survive. Excellent material for educators and homeschooling.

I received a copy gratefully through the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another exquisite nature book for children by Dawn Publications. This book goes through the entire year, month-by-month, providing examples of diurnal and nocturnal animals and what they do throughout the year. The gorgeous illustrations by Andrea Gabriel have a Bambi-esque feel to them and are soft, colorful, and appealing.

This is again written in verse, this time by Diane Lang. The verses are simple but have a strong vocabulary that enhances a child's understanding without them even realizing that they're learning. The book takes no time at all to read, allowing children to mop up the information without getting overwhelmed or impatient and providing excellent re-reading value.

Once again, though, I'm disappointed that at the end of the book there are added activities and promotion. This is a feature I simply don't like. The information could be presented in a digital form via a hyperlink provided in the back of the book; which would clean up the digital edition and conserve paper in the physical edition. Anyone who enjoys these books as much as I (and others, apparently) have would seek out this information if we needed or wanted it. This is just a personal gripe about this feature and is not reflective of the content itself.

All in all, I've become a huge fan of Dawn Publications and will be purchasing more of their works for my children, who have become hooked on these books. They want to hear them again and again! Who am I to complain?

This book is written in verse and is about what animals do in the day and night throughout the year. Children will find it very interesting and the illustrations were beautiful!

*thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

3 stars.
This was really well done. It starts off in January and goes all the way to December, telling a short story about all the animals that are around in certain months. The story is told in a very relaxing way which makes it a beautiful read and not to forget a huge mention is how well the illustrations are, absolutely beautiful aswell. Its an interesting book as even I was unaware that every month kind of symbolises an animal. Its really quite cleaver and I can see it being popular with children. The end of the book is fun facts about all the animals/insects that were mentioned. Its a great little book and im sure children who love animals, insects (etc), and nature, would really like this.

I hope you make a point of including non-fiction books when you read to your children. This is another great example of what you should.

This wonderful rhyming book shares the lives of a variety of animals as they go about their lives both in the daylight hours and at nighttime all throughout the year. The talented author shines a spotlight on porcupines, spiders, deer, frogs, bees, slugs, geese, raccoons, and beavers just to cite a few.

"Porcupine moves through
The trees after dark,
Slowly but steadily
Chewing on bark."

" "We see in the morning
A delicate line
Is spun by a spider
In silken design."

The contrasting movements, habitats and habits of a variety of creatures are documented for the reader to absorb.

Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and birds are included to peak the interest of nature lovers. The author adds a matching game at the end of the book to invoke comprehension skills of what has been read. She includes more detailed information if older kids ( parents and teachers too) wish to pursue more in-depth information on their favourite animals.

The illustrations are truly beautiful, full of detail and animation. They visually enhance the night/day concept of animals living out their lives as they seek food and shelter to house their growing families and to survive daily themselves.

"Daytime Nighttime" is written and illustrated by nature lovers themselves and their passion and awe of the creatures are certainly evident. I highly recommend this book and suggest it be added to a classroom setting and a school library.

This is a very simple, yet beautiful book that through illustrations and rhymes teach children about the months of the year, the seasons, and animals and their habits.
This is a very quick read, the sort of thing one might read a child for bedtime, and which might get stuck in your head for a while. I enjoyed the illustrations -which are gorgeous- and the bits at the end that gave more information about the animals depicted in the book, and which were geared toward a more educational approach.

A great book with illustrations to teach kids about which animal do what in each month.......

Kids can learn about the months of the year, nocturnal and diurnal animals. Illustrations are coloruful and enjoyable

Daytime Nighttime, All Through the Year by Diane Lang (Author), Andrea Gabriel (Illustrator) is such a delightful book!
This is a book I requested from NetGalley and the book's publishers and the review is voluntary.
This is a perfect book for kids that are younger on up to older kids. It is in verse form and has gorgeous pictures to go with each page, both day and night for the month it is describing. Lots of cute animals grace the pages and they made me smile, I am sure they will do the same for kids. Bright colors along with lyrical poems takes the reader and listener to new places. A fun book, kids will love!

This is an enchanting nonfiction picture book that takes the reader through the calendar year observing animals and insects in the daytime and at night. The illustrations are exactly right for this age and the light verse is easy to understand. The back of the book has teaching activities and more information. This would be a good book for science in a preschool or early elementary classroom or at home.

A great book. It follows the months of the year and what happens for some animals during the day and night. Each month has a lovely rhyming paragraph with lovely pictures to accompany them. It was a joy to read and I can just hear the children in my mind finishing the rhyme as an adult reads it with them. This book offers learning for children in many areas.

Such a great book as a nursery practitioner I would recommend this one.

I absolutely adored this short gem. The author and illustrator did amazing jobs blending beautiful artwork with quirky and informative text.

Daytime Nighttime is an interesting by the month rhyming picture book of animals. Each month includes daytime and nighttime animals; some more familiar than others. Different United States habitats included in the book which exposes the reader to more than the one biome. The big idea of animals being actively busy may seem simple but it is one that children may not have given any thought, so it leads well into further discussions. The several pages of extra information and activities the book’s end are wonderful for discussion, too.

Diane Lang’s text has a wonderful flow with rhythm and rhyme. The text is simple for very young children but would also work well for early readers. The colorfully painted illustrations add to enjoyment of the book.

There is lots going on in this book just as there is muchh going on in nature. The photos could be more realistic.

I received this ARC from Netgalley for an honest review.
This book teaches kids about what certain animals do through out the year. With beautiful pictures and rhyming throughout, this will likely become a favorite for many kids.

Daytime Nighttime All Through the Year by Diane Lang. illustrated by Andrea Gabriel. Dawn Publications. Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles. Children's Nonfiction, Outdoors & Nature. 5 Stars. Highly recommend this educational rhyming picture book with colorful illustrations (by Andrea Gabriel) of animals in their habitats. Thanks to NetGalley and Dawn Publications for providing this ebook for review.

I love the concept of this book, and found the whole thing beautiful. Highly recommend!

I would definitely recommend this book. The illustration are just amazing and the text is easy to read and comprehend for kids.