A SOUND IN THE NIGHT, by María Coco, Rise x Penguin Workshop, Oct. 21, 2025, Hardcover, $19.99 (ages 2-4)
A girl and her dog go on a camping adventure in A Sound in the Night, a wordless picture book by María Coco.
In this wordless story, a girl and her dog enjoy a camping adventure: flying their kite, swimming in the lake, and making s’mores by the fire. But when night falls, they hear a sudden and loud CRACK break through the dark silence. As the eerie sounds continue and a shadow starts to grow outside their tent, they decide to take a look… What could it be?
A Sound in the Night is simple done right. From the lack of words — OK, there is one — to author-illustrator María Coco’s use of color and blank space, The Sound of Night is the whole package. This simple tale will delight young readers who will happily make up “the dialogue” on their own. Coco’s linework and layout add to the suspense and really draw you in. The Sound of Night is, simply, charming.
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