Nighttime Symphony

* “Sophisticated. . . . Brilliant golds, slate grays, and bright vermilion show passersby, a parade of umbrellas, and an elegant cityscape, and the sleek aesthetic gives the city’s wet streets and glowing windows all the surprising glamor of a thumping storm." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Through rhyming couplets, an African American father teaches his son to look at a nighttime rainstorm in a positive manner instead of being frightened. . . . This optimistic poem has the ability to turn a potentially scary bedtime into an enjoyable, relaxing experience.” -- Booklist
"In this charming poem, Timbaland, Myers, and Kaa Illustration join forces to bring the music of the night to life. Full-page spreads of rich, digitally rendered illustrations mix harmoniously with the lyrical groove of the tapping of rain, rolling thunder, and honking cars create a treat for readers’ eyes and ears. . . . Beautiful illustrations and a soothing lullaby make this a solid purchase for school and public libraries." -- School Library Journal
“Timbaland's rhyming text is musical both in content and feel, the words beating out a rhythm as a father speaks comfortingly to his child. . . . The digital illustrations feature saturated colors—bright reds and yellows especially—that brighten up every rainy page, making the storm anything but dreary.” -- Shelf Awareness