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A SOUND IN THE NIGHT is a charming wordless picture book. Through illustrations alone, the book tells the story of a girl and her beloved dog who go camping for a night. In the middle of the night, they are awoken by a sound. When they go to investigate, they find a cat. Soon, they are all friends, but the girl and dog must go home. At the end, there is a surprise, and the cat has traveled home with them, all now happy.

What I loved: This is a cute story and a great concept for a wordless picture book. The story comes across smoothly through the images with expressive characters, fantastic details, and clever use of color. Readers can interpret the story in their own way, though the core of the plot is readily apparent in each panel. Young ones will enjoy spotting fun details around the main characters, such as the changing wall picture and cat's legs under a chair. The story itself is full of charm, with lots of love and caring across the pages.

Final verdict: A SOUND IN THE NIGHT is an engaging and sweet wordless picture book that will appeal to readers who love to imagine and visually explore.