Daddy, Me, and the Magic Hour

As twilight deepens, so does the bond between a little boy and his daddy.
After getting home for the day and having dinner, a young boy is ready for some special time outside with his father.

It's the Magic Hour, when the sun is going down and day meets night. As Daddy and son walk to the playground for some lively fun, they see their neighbors going through their evening rituals—watering plants, walking dogs, going for a run. As darkness sets in, Daddy and son quiet down and find fireflies, then make their way home to Mommy and bedtime.

Gentle art with a soft color palette perfectly complements the text and captures the in-between time of day. Dads and kids will love this sweet celebration of time spent together.

Laura Krauss Melmed is the author of many award-winning picture books, including the classic lullaby, I Love You As Much and The Rainbabies. In addition to writing, Laura likes cooking for friends and family, hiking, typing with a cat on her lap, traveling and, of course, reading. She lives in Washington, DC.
Sarita Rich is the illustrator of Hypnosis Harry. She grew up in northern Alaska, became a middle school English teacher, and then studied children's book illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design. She lives with her husband and daughter in New Haven, Connecticut.