A child too worried to fall asleep each night goes on a camping trip with their father. Dad's responses to the kid's worries are thoughtful, honest, and reassuring. They sleep in the bed of their truck in the desert under the starry sky. Gorgeous story and illustrations in gouache, watercolor, and ink.

"This is the part I'm scared of...How big the universe is and how it goes on and on forever."
"Do you know what stars are made of? ...Energy...Same as you. Same as the beetles and crows and coyotes. We're all friends and family." ( )

The story is told in a very down-to-earth manner using conversation as the mode of telling. I absolutely love the relationship between the boy and his father. Their easy, natural, relaxed togetherness is what all father-son relationships should aim for.

I like that in this story the boy embraces the concept of the vast universe he sees in the heavens and that he is a part of that universe.

I recommend this book.

I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given. ( )