
When the Sun Goes Down
A Bedtime Book
Greg Pizzoli(Author)
Random House USA Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 7. April 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-593-64981-7 (ISBN)
Description
Discover where creatures go when the sun goes down in this interactive and rhythmic bedtime read for sleepy animal lovers by an award-winning creator!
“This is my new favorite book. It is the perfect book. I love it.”—Scott Campbell, creator of the Cabin Head and Tree Head series
Butterfly
Butterfly
Where do you go?
Where do you go
when the sun goes down?
I go under a leaf.
I find a good leaf,
and crawl underneath.
The sun is going down and creatures outside and inside the house are ready for sleep. But where do they go? Come along as a young girl spends her evening learning just where butterflies and kittens go to get their rest. Through soothing and interactive dialogue, the creatures answer the question “where do you go when the sun goes down?” until the girl finally makes her way safe and sound to bed.
Perfect for curious children and restless readers who need one more story before bed, this engaging picture book gives readers a peek into the nighttime habits of some of their favorite creatures. Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli's gentle rhythmic text and snug illustrations make this the perfect last read before turning out the light.
“This is my new favorite book. It is the perfect book. I love it.”—Scott Campbell, creator of the Cabin Head and Tree Head series
Butterfly
Butterfly
Where do you go?
Where do you go
when the sun goes down?
I go under a leaf.
I find a good leaf,
and crawl underneath.
The sun is going down and creatures outside and inside the house are ready for sleep. But where do they go? Come along as a young girl spends her evening learning just where butterflies and kittens go to get their rest. Through soothing and interactive dialogue, the creatures answer the question “where do you go when the sun goes down?” until the girl finally makes her way safe and sound to bed.
Perfect for curious children and restless readers who need one more story before bed, this engaging picture book gives readers a peek into the nighttime habits of some of their favorite creatures. Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli's gentle rhythmic text and snug illustrations make this the perfect last read before turning out the light.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Up to Kindergarten, Interest Age: From 2 to 5 years
Product notice
Library binding
Illustrations
FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 266 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-593-64981-7 (9780593649817)
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E-Book
04/2026
Knopf Books for Young Readers
€6.49
Available for download
Person
Greg Pizzoli is the creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the author and illustrator of the award-winning picture books The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, and The Book Hog. He also writes nonfiction for kids, including the New York Times Best Illustrated title Tricky Vic, and he is the illustrator of the Jack series by Mac Barnett. Greg Pizzoli works in a studio he shares with his wife, Kay Healy, who is a printmaker and fiber artist. They live in South Philadelphia with their two daughters, dog, and cats.