Book Review: 'Night Lunch' by Eric Fan

✰✰✰✰✰ Magical things happen when a Victorian lunch cart rolls into town at night. As a hungry little mouse keeps the street clean, he hopes for a few crumbs to eat. Eager customers line up, and the mouse keeps sweeping, tummy growling. The feathery chef takes all the orders in stride: coffee, mince pie, sandwiches, sausages, eggs, peppers, and biscuits. Yum! 

As the sky brightens, it's time to stop. Alas, not even a dropped penny is left behind. The little mouse trembles from hunger. The feathery chef notices all and invites the mouse inside for a sumptuous repast for two. And that's not all, before moving on, the owl has a surprise in store for his friend.

The Bottom Line: Luminous, dreamy illustrations bring this magical tale to life. This story about compassion, kindness, and friendship is sure to be read over and over again with your little one. Enthusiastically recommended for all.

Details: Night Lunch words by Eric Fan & pictures by Dena Seiferling. Picture book published by Tundra in 2022. 48 p. ISBN: 978-0-7352-7057-2 [NOTE: I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This was made possible via the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program.]