Among the Night People

In this charming collection the author invites listeners to step into the hush of twilight, where plants, insects and small animals begin their secret lives. With a warm, conversational tone she shares the wonder she discovers during her own night‑time wanderings, even crediting her curious cat for nudging the tales along. The narration feels like a gentle bedtime chat, encouraging even the most timid listeners to see the night as a world of quiet activity rather than something to fear.

The opening story introduces a determined speckled hen who, against all expectation, cares for a clutch of unusual black Spanish chicks. Set against a sleepy farmyard, the tale follows her tender watch over the vulnerable brood as daylight fades and the cool shadows grow deeper. Through simple, vivid scenes the listener glimpses the rhythm of rural life after sunset, feeling the calm assurance of creatures finding safety under the night’s soft blanket.