An impressively entertaining rhyming text by author/storyteller Cynthia Schumerth and the lush artwork of illustrator Sheryl Murray bring the wonders of the nocturnal natural world to life with the publication of “When Night Comes Calling.” Of special note is the inclusion of back matter that provides information about the celestial objects and the nocturnal creatures featured throughout this outstanding picture book — as well as an explanation of light pollution and how it affects wildlife. Of special interest to young readers with an interest in astronomy, storytelling with poetry, and the animals of the night time, “When Night Comes Calling” is a unique and especially recommended pick for family, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for ages 5-8. It should be noted for personal reading lists that this hardcover edition of “When Night Comes Calling” from Sleeping Bear Press is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $18.04, Amazon).