Night Job
Book description
With lyrical narration and elegant, evocative artwork, Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse and illustrator G. Brian Karas share the nighttime experience of a father and child.
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…
Why read it?
1 author picked Night Job as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
While the city sleeps a small boy accompanies his dad on his night shift as a school custodian, playing ball in the gym while his dad sweeps, sharing a meal they brought with them, listening to a game on the radio as they go from classroom to classroom, reading aloud on a couch until he dozes off while his dad polishes the library. I love this story for its tender sense of togetherness and for sharing the adult world of work. The night time makes it special too.
From Naomi's list on separation and belonging picture books.
Want books like Night Job?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 59 books like Night Job.
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in dads, presidential biography, and death?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about dads, presidential biography, and death.