Honestly, you don't even have to read this book to enjoy it.
The illustrations are stunning. Colorful and vibrant and creating movement on each page.
What a fun visual treat.

The illustrations are beautiful but the white type us difficult to read. The author describes a world where unusual dreams come true.

Beautifully illustrated children's book, with lovely text. Sometimes text does seem to lack a bit of ease of flow. This may hold me back from using it in children's programming in the library. However, this is a beautiful book I think is enjoyable overall.

Ok the illustrations and artwork are unmatched. Absolutely stunning. The mixed-media look, paired with the font type and style is reminiscent of picture books from the 90s - in a good way. The appeal for this book is totally the "picture" part of the book. The writing is quirky and cute, but the beat is off. Often the words rhymed - then randomly there would be a page without rhymes. I wonder if it's a symptom of reading this as an eBook and maybe there's more obvious writing on pages in a physical copy? Either way, you purchase the book because of the artwork, not the storyline (of which there is none). I received this ARC from NetGalley and Avery Davis in exchange for an honest review.

This is a dreamy, make-believe concept book that asks lots of what-if and impossible questions. It's definitely something that would appeal to a niche audience; perhaps it would work best as a creative writing lesson, or for older children who like to question lots of things. It is very nonsensical but the illustrations are absolutely beautiful and I highly recommend using this book for an art lesson. I think the illustrator did a gorgeous job creating a dream-like sequence throughout the book, and it would be a great addition for an art teacher's library.

The artwork is so stunning! I loved how the illustrator used mixed-media for all the pages. It gave a 'chaotic' but 'aesthetic' look and I like that.

Personally, I felt that the text was on the weaker side, in comparison to the artwork, but I liked the lyrical aspect. It was a bit abstract, but still enjoyable.

The illustrations in this book are absolutely phenomenal. Whimsical, fantastical, gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! The subjects remind me a bit of Dr Seuss and his world and imagination, but drawn in a more whimsical fashion. So vivid and bright and colourful! Absolutely superb.

I wish the text was just as whimsical too. It has potential, but it's not really going there.

“Sunflowers Rise in Midnight Sky,” written by Avery Davis and illustrated by Tang Wei, is extremely well-done by all teams involved. I am an educator for elementary children in search of good books to captivate the attention of my young ones and to help foster their love for reading, imagination, and sense of wonder. This is an excellent choice! I would most definitely recommend to educators, parents, individuals who want to share an enchanting reading experience with their loved ones, or anyone of ANY age who simply enjoys beautiful and calming artwork partnered with ideas straight from a wondrous, fantastical dreamland.

“What if when night falls, dreams come true?”

The ideas to follow in each page—poetry and vibrant, whimsical imagery, alike— are creative and effectively appealed to my “inner child.” If I, an adult, adored this book and felt that it filled me with wonder, I can easily advocate for this book as one that will be a huge hit with the kiddos!

[Thank you to NetGalley, Empyrean Press, and Avery Davis for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.]

I absolutely love the cover and the illustrations in the book. I had a difficult time reading this as I couldn’t find a cadence to the writing. I found that to be very frustrating.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.
Brilliant and rich artwork makes this book appealing right away to a reader - it urges you to pick it up and read it. Upon reading the prose, however, the artwork and the story seem slightly incongruent with each other. Although the poem within the book seems fun - it juxtaposes a lot of images against their opposite situation, (i.e. Sunflowers rise in a midnight sky), since there is no real “story” it doesn’t actually capture the reader’s imagination as much as I thought it would upon first glance. The art completely overpowers the poetry. It is overwhelming and stunning and you want to flip through it just to see what comes next. But I just was not that impressed with the prose. Perhaps it is worth a purchase just for the illustrations alone.

Sunflowers Rise in a Midnight Sky by Avery Davis is a poetic / lyrical book that would be good for a bedtime story. The story did not keep my attention the best but maybe for a child it would. The illustrations in this book are just gorgeous, that was my favorite part of the book. I wish the story flowed better, but overall it was a good.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reading copy.

What a beautiful picture book that calmed my wild little one. The book follows the story of dreams in a fantasy world with such magical sights and places. The story is very lyrical and calming, especially for my little ones. We loved the vibrant colors and easy flowing text. Our favorites were the cow grazing on purple grass and the blown kisses lost in the wind. This has quickly become a bedtime favorite. We received this as an ebook ARC but will be adding it to our home library for sure. It has a feeling of magic, wonder and calm that your family will love and enjoy. Enjoy this adventure together.

This book was so imaginative and beautifully illustrated. My son loved it! A perfect bedtime story for littles.

Fun, whimsical picture book! I loved the beautiful illustrations & how the words were moving around the page.

The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and pull the reader into the lyrical quality of the words. This book is perfect for a bedtime reading routine.

Ne voglio ancora.... Non ho mai letto un libro così e mi sono commossa per la poesia di come vengono narrate le cose, ti sembra di essere in un sogno, ma soprattutto che meraviglia di disegni e che colori usati... Unici.. Sicuramente lo farò leggere a mia nipote.

The illustrations in this are magnificent. It was fun and thought provoking. I enjoyed the poems, though there were some that didn't flow as smoothly for me. I enjoyed the content enough that I would definitely read it again.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

I cannot get over the beauty of this book. The texture of the art made it feel like I was holding a living book, even though I was reading it on a tablet. A riot of colors and adventure meet you on every page, with each part of the story becoming grander than the last. You can see hints of the items used to create the different textures, which makes the story more endearing. The imagery and detail on every page is just astounding. I know I keep bringing it up, but it deserves to be noted again.

The only complaint, and it’s very minor, is that I forgot halfway through what the story was trying to get at. This could have just been me since I was so enraptured by the artwork. This is longer than I had expected, and seems longer than a traditional story for kids. My toddler may not have the patience to read the whole book in one sitting, but it’s definitely a story I want her to experience when she’s just a little older and can appreciate it more.

Sunflowers Rise in a Midnight Sky is a beautifully illustrated, imaginative children's book that ultimately falls short of its cover. The paintings are truly beautiful, mixing impressionism with an element of psychedelia. There is also plenty of beautiful dream imagery. My only objection is that the book paints an overly whimsical vision of the dream world and might have been better served if it had included a bit of not too scary darkness.

The artwork is absolutely beautiful! I loved looking at the different scenes, trying to take it all in. It was fantastical and lovely to read. I enjoyed each page, and I loved the cadence of the books. I did have some trouble trying to follow it, but it was more of a fantasy poem. Adorable.