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Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
Page Count
32
Publisher
Candlewick
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9780763662387
Lexile
920
Themes

Night Job

Written by Karen Hesse and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

When the sun sets, Dad’s job as a school custodian is just beginning. What is it like to work on a Friday night while the rest of the city is asleep? There’s the smell of lilacs in the night air, the dusky highway in the moonlight, and glimpses of shy nighttime animals to make the dark magical. Shooting baskets in the half-lit gym, sweeping the stage with the game on the radio, and reading out loud to his father in the library all help the boy’s time pass quickly. But what makes the night really special is being with Dad. 

This book and supporting resources are a part of the "Community Helpers" unit within RIF's Read for Success Early Childhood collection. To learn more about Read for Success, click here.

Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
Page Count
32
Publisher
Candlewick
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9780763662387
Lexile
920
Themes