Grandfather Twilight /
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Philomel Books, c1984Description: [28] p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 25 cmISBN: 0399209964 :Subject(s): Twilight -- Fiction | Night -- Fiction | Moon -- FictionDDC classification: [Fic] LOC classification: PZ7.B4513 | Gr 1984Online resources: Contributor biographical information | Publisher description Summary: At the day's end, Grandfather Twilight walks in the forest to perform his evening task, bringing the miracle of night to the world.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Books | Main Library Picture Books (E) | E .B474 1984 (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Available | 17821 |
The book has proven particularly effective in:
Creating peaceful learning environments
Supporting children's understanding of natural phenomena
Addressing fears about darkness and change1
Generating student questions and discussion points3
This beautifully crafted story combines poetic text with luminous artwork to create a powerful tool for inquiry-based learning in PYP classrooms, making it highly recommended for units exploring natural cycles, transitions, or patterns in nature.
At the day's end, Grandfather Twilight walks in the forest to perform his evening task, bringing the miracle of night to the world.
PYP
Transdisciplinary Themes
The book perfectly fits into multiple PYP themes:
How the World Works: Exploring natural cycles and daily phenomena
How We Express Ourselves: Through its poetic narrative and artistic expression1
Who We Are: Understanding cycles and routines in our lives
Key Concepts
Change: Through the transformation of day to night
Connection: Linking natural phenomena to daily routines
Form: Through exploration of natural patterns