A small girl describes the rituals she shares with her father at night before he leaves for work and again when he returns home in the morning. Each evening he reads her a story and tucks her into bed. In the morning, when he returns, it is her turn to read a story to him before she tucks him into bed with the same endearing question that he asks of her each night. Eileen Spinelli’s rhyming text is a welcome reflection of the reality for many small children whose parents work nights. Melissa Iwai’s illustrations have great warmth and a deeply hued nighttime feel. (Ages 3-5)

When the sun sets, night shift Daddy eats dinner with his little girl, reads a story, and tucks her snugly into bed.

When the sun rises he comes home and shares her breakfast. Then it's time for night shift Daddy to be tucked snugly into bed before his daughter goes out to play.

Parents and children alike will appreciate this warm and gentle verse about the special bond between a little girl and her father.