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Bright Lights and Summer Nights takes a young child on a fantastical, joy-filled night. The dreamy illustrations created in green and yellow are a unique color scheme that invites a child to pore over the pages, looking closer for the details. While the visual senses are heightened, the simple text slows down and creates a gentle cadence to soothe a child, making it a nice choice for bedtime. It reminds me of Mary Poppins, during the carousel scene, if it were mixed with Goodnight Moon’s intention of going to drift off to pleasant dreams afterwards. The representation of Mother Moon gives a whimsical feel to the whole book. Overall, this is a good choice if you are looking for a calming book for young readers.