Visit him at AriBerk. Young ones will relate to Chiro and cheer as he gains confidence with his newfound skill and will be deeply satisfied flying along on his sensory-rich journey. This lyrical, sumptuous picture book about a small bat taking his first solo night flight will inspire confidence in any child trying something new--and independently--for the first time.
Acrylic and graphite illustrations reveal a dark night and a sweet, cuddly bat with a freckled nose and long pointed ears. By clicking 'Sign me up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the privacy policy and terms of use. Free eBook offer available to NEW subscribers only. Must redeem within 90 days. See full terms and conditions and this month's choices. Tell us what you like, so we can send you books you'll love. Sign up and get a free eBook! Nightsong By Ari Berk. Illustrated by Loren Long. Price may vary by retailer. Chiro, has never been away from his mother, and if afraid of what lives and lies beyond the safety of their home.
When his mo This book was very beautifully illustrated. When his mother finally sends him on his way, you can see the emotion in his face just how scared he truly is. Being so dark, I would have imagined not being able to make out much in way of details of Chiro's adventure, but Loren Long does an amazing job of using different shades of black to make even the most dark of atmosphere hold terrors and light for one to see. In one such imagine, Chiro believes that hands are grabbing at him from the forest. We know that it's the branches he is passing through, but you can see the formation of hands in them in the dark.
Once Chiro finally remembers his mother's words of using his good sense or song when he is at him most scared moment, we all begin to see the world through new eyes and shades. I love how the artist has used his singing into a "headlight" effect, so that we go from pitch black and only seeing a few shades of color to a whole spectrum of being able to see in the dark. Much like when we drive at night and turn on our headlights to be able to see.
Chiro not only begins to grow confidence in himself, but loses his fear almost immediately and pushing himself further than he has gone before. This is a true story of overcoming one's fears and learning to do so on your own, because as much as we would love to stay with our parents and they with us, we must eventually learn to have adventures of our own to tell.
If you have enjoyed Ari Berk's and Loren Long's works before, then Nightsong is a must to add to your collection, but if you are not familiar with them and love bats or coming of age stories then this title is the one for you to make new in your library today! Oct 16, Serena rated it it was amazing. This beautifully done picture book follows the story of a little bat named Chiro. His mother tells him one evening that he is to fly out into the world on his own for once and use his "good sense" to find his way in the dark. When Chiro sets out, he runs into a few obstacles and then uses his mothers advice to be able to see things in a new light and look at the world around him with that "good sense".
The first thing that stands out about this book are the images. They are done in a very dark an This beautifully done picture book follows the story of a little bat named Chiro. They are done in a very dark and scratchy type of drawing, and you can see the lines in each of the drawings. The darker colors blend in with the blacks and grays, making the dark world come alive as Chiro navigates it.
Another interesting effect that the author and illustrator have is whenever Chiro uses his "good sense" to see in the dark, that portion of the drawing then lights up and becomes the colors in which we are used to seeing them.
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It highlights the sense of echo-location that bats use for their sense of sight during their flights at night. As the dawn starts to break, the colors become brighter and warmer, showing just how far Chiro travels from home and how long he has to travel back.
The text within the story is on the longer side for a picture book, but very eloquently done. It weaves a story of a baby bat that is finally traveling off on his own and realizing the wonders of the night and the world. Little kids and adults can relate to this because of their babies growing older and their kids wanting to have more freedom. Every parent has to let their children out into the world and on their own at some point, and all they can do is stand back and give them the advice they believe will help them survive.
Chiro wanders far from home, but he does use his mothers advice and travels back safely in the end. I very much enjoyed the book because of the pictures and how well they were done. I found myself staying on certain pages just so I could take in the pictures and all the details that the illustrator decided to add into the image. Jan 04, Lauren Kramer rated it it was amazing. The full plot of "Nightsong" will be revealed. Chiro cheer-o is called by his mother and told that the time has come for him to go out into the world.
He is very afraid, but, his mother tells him to use "good sense. Sing, and the world will answer. That is how you'll see," she informs him. With this, his mother lets him go and Chiro flies out into the night. Shadows loom everywhere and Chiro is having a hard time seeing the path the he is supposed to take.
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That is when Chiro begins to sing. As Chiro sings, the world around him becomes visible. He is able to see things that he has never seen before, such as a flock of flying geese. Chiro manages to find the pond that his mother has instructed him to eat at. But, Chiro desires to see more. He flies higher than ever and discovers truly amazing sights. As the sun begins to rise, Chiro realizes that he needs to head back home. He returns to his mother tired, but, happy for the new knowledge that he has gained.
Now, Chiro has found his nightsong that will continue to help him see the world. This book is absolutely stunning!
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What a wonderful way to explain echolocation to children and adults. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Chiro's world become clearer as he sang and the "world sang back. And Chiro is so adorable! I hope that a plush version is in the works. This book will make a wonderful addition to any collection and will simply delight both young and old. Nov 17, Kaitlyn Phipps rated it it was amazing Shelves: One day Chiro is told by his mother that he will fly on his own to the pond to eat.
At first, Chiro is scared. It is dark and he's all alone but he remember his mothers words. He uses his good sense by singing out into the world so that the world can answer him back. Although it seems different when he starts, Chiro quickly catches on and uses his good sense to navigate the world around him and see things he had never seen before. For One day Chiro is told by his mother that he will fly on his own to the pond to eat. For an activity I would first want to explain to students how the good sense in the book is also known as echolocation which bats use to find food as well as navigate their environment.
I may even have students watch a short educational video on echolocation further explaining it. Then I would have students play the following game as seen on http: They should spread out randomly around the bat within the designated boundaries. The bat continues to call out and the insects continue to respond while changing positions. Aug 07, Tasha rated it really liked it Shelves: Chiro is a very young bat whose mother tells him that it is time for him to head out on a solo flight for the first time.
At first, he tries to fly without singing, but it is too dark. Then when he sings, he suddenly sees in color. Chiro explores and sees all sorts of things through his song. When he gets to the pond and all of its insects, t Chiro is a very young bat whose mother tells him that it is time for him to head out on a solo flight for the first time. When he gets to the pond and all of its insects, their songs sound like breakfast to him. His mother had warned him not to go too far unless his song was strong.
But Chiro is confident and heads out across the pond to see even more of the world through his song. He captures subtleties and beauty in his words, offering insight about what Chiro is seeing through his echolocation. When Chiro uses his song for the first time, Berk writes about it like this: Chiro is an exceedingly cute little bat, flying against haunting branches of shadow. This is a beautiful book, perfect for a summer pajama story time. Appropriate for ages Jan 31, Holly Hardwick rated it it was amazing Shelves: Nightsong by Ari Berk and illustrated by Loren Long is a beautifully story both textually and especially visually.
It follows the story of Chiro, a young bat going on his first solo flight at night. He is nervous about how he will see, but his mother tells him to use his good sense that is "the song you sing out into the world, and the song the world sings back to you. Most children do not know that bats uses echos to s Nightsong by Ari Berk and illustrated by Loren Long is a beautifully story both textually and especially visually.
Most children do not know that bats uses echos to see during the nights, and this story would be a great way to present that information to them. What I loved most about this book and why I think it should be the Caldecott winner are the stunning illustrations by Loren. The book starts off with a background that is almost completely dark and the only things that are in color are Chiro and his mother.
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As he flies, the echos he sends out lights the way and readers can see slivers of color appear. The most beautiful illustration of the book, however, is the sun rising over the ocean and Chiro's view of that as it flies. I turned to that page and literally just stared in awe of how wonderful it was to look at. I felt as if I was looking at a real sunrise. Loren did such an exemplary job showing how bats see through his illustrations and using the contrast of black and color to keep the reader fully engaged that I think he should win the Caldecott for this book.
Nov 05, Gabrielle Blockton rated it liked it Shelves: November 5th, Author: Chiro is a young bat who is afraid of flying out into the world without his mother because of the darkness. His mother tells Chiro to use his good sense to explore what the world outside of the bat cave has to offer. Will Chiro find his good sense to explore the outside world?
Illustrations are dark the mood is soothing; illustrations look like a mixture of paint, water-coloring, and colored pencils. In the beginning of the book, the illustrations' background are dark and nearly black; this might represent the "darkness" that Chiro fears. By the end of the book, the illustrations are lighter and features the a sunrise; this could represent the idea that the darkness does not affect him anymore because he has found good sense.
I believe that the sea represents freedom, which is something that Chiro's mother was encouraging Chiro to do, to be able to find his own. I loved the book's illustrations and the "play" on lightness and darkness. This book would be great to be featured in a third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom. Dec 28, Marsha rated it did not like it Shelves: This book shows a weird creature that is supposed to be a bat but has the over-sized head of a puppy, cutesy wings and tiny human feet.
The black-on-black scratchings reminded me of childish black crayon drawings that I used to make as a child, when you would scratch away the black to reveal the colored layers underneath it. In the latter book, Stellaluna learns about the big, wide world, that there are creatures in it like and unlike herself and that acceptance is possible even between radically different species.
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The drawings are bold, bright, beautiful and accurately portray the grey-headed flying fox and its flying and eating habits. Nightsong is a crude and unworthy effort. Jan 22, Cameron Kisselbaugh rated it it was amazing Shelves: The winner of a Caldecott Award is not simply about what book has the prettiest pictures. It is an award that pays tribute to a book that uses illustrations to draw the reader in and truly connect them with the story that is being told as if they were actually there. In my opinion, I see "Nightsong" as that book. From the cover to the very last page, Loren Long does an admirable job of translating the emotion, feelings, and story into beautifully painted scenes.
I could not help but fall in love The winner of a Caldecott Award is not simply about what book has the prettiest pictures. I could not help but fall in love with Chiro as he discovers the world through the use of his "song" and being made to feel like I was flying high in the sky with him. The contrast between the colors of what he is seeing in the night and the blackness that surrounds him is eye-catching, vibrant, and adds a little bit of suspense for taste. The angles place you in the sky with Chiro and truly put into perspective how big our world is.
The most satisfying image is a two page spread of Chiro's face; it highlights the innocence and courage that he has when facing the world. Also, the mother and child moments are heartfelt and brought back peaceful memories of when I was little and my mother would hold me. The satisfying journey of Chiro comes to a very satisfying end as the sun begins to rise behind him and his mother. Sep 02, Angela Fu rated it really liked it.
I picked this book up because it really caught my attention. I loved the style of the illustration and as I flipped through the book I found the visuals to be aesthetically appealing. Chiro is a young bat and he has reached the age when he needs to start learn to fly by himself in the dark. He is very nervous but his mother encourages him to use his "good sense" which we know as echolocation. The author takes us through Chiro's thought process as he tries to overcome his fears. Nightsong is a gr I picked this book up because it really caught my attention.
Nightsong is a great book with illustrations that definitely enhance the reading experience. Unlike most books that have a white background, Nightsong has a black background. Not only is it different, it matches the context of the story which takes place at night. The text was clearly well thought out as well. I like how the author left a question at the end of a page or an incomplete sentence so it encourages the reader to keep reading. I think something the author could've done better was add a sentence or two more to descriptions so the reader has a better idea of what Chiro is feeling.
Otherwise, this is a perfect book to use in the classroom, especially because the questions allow for discussion and the incomplete sentences encourages guessing what happens next.
May 22, Kaycee rated it really liked it. Nightsong is a very nicely done book about a bat leaving his cave on his own for the first time. He is afraid of the dark and doesn't know how he will be able to see but his mother tells him to sing and the earth will sing back. This is a great way to describe bat's radar to children in a way that they will understand. The illustrations help with that as well.
The book is all dark there are shapes that are slightly darker that can't necessarily be made out but when the little bat sings a column Nightsong is a very nicely done book about a bat leaving his cave on his own for the first time. The book is all dark there are shapes that are slightly darker that can't necessarily be made out but when the little bat sings a column of light comes out and illustrates the area his voice hits so that he and the reader can see what is there. The book is simply written and I think that the illustrations are beautiful and lend to the story very effectively.
The bat himself is a cute little guy with floppy ears and big expressive eyes and I think that children will love him when they see him, and not find him as creepy as they may have originally thought. Booklist and Horn Book both have reviews that worry that children will have a hard time thinking of echolocation as a song and visually through the illustrations. The reviews do always compliment the illlustrations and the way to story helps the little bat move to self-assurance.
Jan 17, Emily rated it it was amazing Shelves: I love this adorable story about a little bat whose night vision is not quite up to snuff.
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Chiro's mother tells him that it's alright that he can't see well in the dark - that he has other, better senses that can help him.