House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson, illustraed by Beth Krommes

This Caldecott winning title will have high appeal for pre-K and K-1 children. Black and white scratchboard illustrations are lighted with items in gold. A rhythmic, repetitive text helps make the dark seem friendly rather than threatening but also somewhat mystical. In each picture there are many small details to attract a child's attention. Especially charming are the cats.