This is quite a special book, a quiet story of changing, of beauty, of remembering, and feeling at peace with yourself.

Grandfather Twilight lives in the forest. Every night he has a very special task before venturing out of his cottage to then return to his cottage and the gentle hush embracing all. Twilight is a special time, a time of quiet admiration of all surroundings as they change. His dog leads the way through the woods and they both walk to the special place, and of returning to his home.

Taking a key to open the wooden chest filled with many, many pearls, Grandfather Twilight takes one single pearl from the very large strand. Holding the round white pearl gently in his hand, he observes that the pearl expands to grow larger every step that they take.

This is a time of soft whispers, and bitty birds as they make welcoming soulful sounds. With every step he takes in the forest of twilight, he becomes more white and glimmering as together the pearl is surrounded with silence and peace as it is gently given to the sea. Then, the very bright pearl shines as a moon on the horizon. The waves gently lap on the sand as the light embraces them.

Peacefully, Grandfather Twilight has finished his task and he and the dog tenderly walk home to where the cat awaits them with an open door. And now, all are ready for bed and for the feeling of peaceful serenity.

This is a lovely book transforming the reader from the night to the gloaming of the sea, the sky, the path, and all who allow the peace to enter.

Four and 1/2 stars ( )

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one of Julie's favorites

This was one of my many favorites as a child. I believe that I love the story just as much as I do the illustrations. There is just something about a book like this to give you a general feeling of peace, especially as a young child. If ever you were afraid of the dark, this book will help you to realize that twilight is a serene time and can be enjoyed by all of us. A definite must-have for small children and adults alike. ( )

This poetic story offers vivid imagery into the what the forest and animals do at twilight. Exquisite pictures are used to further illuminate the text. This story is perfect for reading aloud and for sharing at bedtime allowing the children to get lost in the imagery the words make. ( )

I liked this book for a few reasons. First the plot in the story is interesting because it makes you think of different ideas of how the moon is set up in the sky to prepare for the nighttime. The plot keeps you hooked while you’re reading because it is such an interesting idea. The other thing is the illustrations in the book fit the mood of the story because Grandfather Twilight has a glow to him like the moon as he is taking the pearl to the sky. This makes you think about nighttime as the world is getting ready to go to bed for the night as the moon it put up in the sky. The book was made to entertain the reader and think about different ideas as you are reading it. ( )

I liked this book for three main reasons: illustrations, language and writing style. First, the illustrations in this text had vivid colors that were consistent with the story line. Grandfather twilight would be in each frame representing exactly what the words in the text were saying. Also, on three of the pages there were no words at all and I as the reader still understood what the author/ illustrator was trying to show. The language in the text was straightforward and coordinated with the pictures perfectly. Three pages into the book, the text described grandfather twilight opening at chest and taking out a pearl. In the illustrations it showed him opening a chest in one frame and in the second with a line of pearls. Lastly, the writing style was engaging and flowed with the story line. This book was a story to explain about twilight and how the colors come about. The flow of the book was well matched with the story line; there wasn’t any anticipation, just a relaxing story to tell. This story as a whole is traditional literature. The language used in the book was in third person, so it seems to be “told” and not read. Also, the plot of the book was straightforward. There weren’t any twists and turns in the text. Overall, I enjoyed this text and word suggest it for kindergarten. ( )

Alright I am ashamed I don't ever remember this having an actual story lol since I was too caught up in the beautiful pictures, which can tell the story instead. The pictures are softy glowing, muted and just breathtaking in the colors that they give as well as the details of the members within the pictures. If you are into art this book for the pictures alone will haunt you.

Getting a chance to read the story again I can remember it vaguely. The words are simple and easy to read so definitely a good book to get any child started on. This is one book I strongly suggest for any children's library. ( )

Delightful story about dusk, and the rising of the moon.

A simple and poetic book about the magical change from day to night. Through metaphor and simple text a reassuring story is told. The art is soft and reminiscent of the colors found in twilight. A perfect book to read aloud before bed. ( )

This is an exceptionally sweet and sensitive book about grandfather twilight who has the important responsibility of putting the moon in its place to compliment the night. The book clearly is meant to be read at bed time for the children because of how soothing and warm the content as well as the illustrations are.
Because this is a "bed time book" it wouldn't exactly be perfect for the classroom setting, but it could teach many values such as gentleness, simplicity, and compassion for others. A great book for early readers. ( )

This book is about Grandfather Twilight, who turns day into night. ( )

"Grandfather Twilight" is wonderful book for children to read before they go to bed. The author and illustrator did a great job at giving a calming reading experience for children. The pictures in the book don't need a lot of text to go with it because they do a great job of moving the story along. The purpose of this book is just be a calming read for young children. It may even give them something to dream about.

I enjoyed this book. I loved the colors used in the illustrations and the simplicity of the story. This is a perfect book for about the 1 to 4 year old age range. Beautiful pictures to keep them interested, but short enough to avoid giving mom and dad cotton mouth. ( )

A childhood favorite of mine, this lavishly illustrated book shows, rather than tells, how night falls upon the world, and the moon rises. I remember feeling slight anxiety as to what would happen if somebody were to steal one of the pearls from Grandfather Twilight. In general, though, this is the perfect bedtime story for young children, ages 2-6. ( )

I love this book for so many reasons. The poetic style in which it is written is beautiful, and I really like how even a few of the pages don't even contain words. The story is soft, and comforting, and is the perfect story to read to a child before they fall asleep.

I do not completely like this story. Personally the cover threw me off, the man looks like a ghost and I probably wouldn’t normally have picked up this book. This would be a cute story for the very young children who do not know why the moon is in the sky, but I would not read it in an elementary school. The images in the story are very beautiful and have peacefulness to them.

A magical story about where the moon comes from: Grandfather Twilight draws a single pearl off an endless string and it grows in his hand as he walks to the shore. He lifts it into the sky and night begins. A beautiful peaceful story illustrated with calming pastel shades to match the mood. Story strategies: Questioning

Another good children's book illustrating the necessity to go to sleep at night. Grandfather Twilight put the moon in the sky each night and that allows the entire forest to go to bed. This shows the kids that once the moon comes up it is time to get ready for bed.

This tale is of a grandfatherly figure who lives among the trees and at the end of the day takes a pearl out of a chest. The pearl rises into the sky and becomes the moon. It has very few words in it, so it would be an easy read aloud! ( )

I think this should be viewed as a classic since the lesson & illustrations are so real! The book shows the process of how nighttime really comes & gives readers a fun way to imagine how the night was created. The pictures make the book even more realistic to any reader. ( )

One of the most beautifully written bedtime stories and mythilogical explanations for how the moon rises. The pictures are beautiful and the story is achingly sweet. Reading it almost brings me to tears. My daughters and I regularly read this one as our bedtime story but I would also use it as a discussion on mythology. The lesson could include older or classic myths and then end with the students creating their own. I may actually do this as an "at home" assignment with my daughter. ( )

This was a beautiful and simple book about how the moon gets into the sky.

In this picture book, Barbara Berger describes how the moon comes to be every night. When the nighttime is imminent, Grandfather Twilight puts down his book and grabs a pearl from his wooden chest of pearls. Then he walks through the forest as the pearl enlarges within the palm of his hand, a stream of illumination flowing from his backside. Once he reaches the sea, he sends the pearl outward, it becomes the glowing moon. I loved this picture book. It gives a mythical tale for how the moon comes to be every night, and does with an innocent elegance. This book tucks one into bed, he softly drifting into pleasant dream as gradually the pages turn. The simplicity characterizes the stillness of night, along with the progression into such. Grandfather Twilight is relied upon by the creatures of the forest to bring about moonlight; this necessity is reflected as such by the aura of illumination which follows behind his every step. The artwork is very cloudy, mystical in its prose, soft and simple. It gives the feeling of a divinity at work, through the father-figure-like man begotten Grandfather Twilight, whose benevolence is accredited by the nature in which he resides. He possesses a grand love, a divine love, which resonates from his being, implying that he is no more man, than spirit. ( )

A beautiful tale of how the moon comes to shine in the sky. A serene, peaceful, meditative tale. A good book for transition to nap/quiet/ time. Warm and glowing illustrations. Imaginative and dreamy ( )