SKYWATCHER

Sneha Mathan's crisp, smooth narration is the perfect match for the story of a mother who is introducing her son, Tamen, to a dark-sky preserve. The story's sound effects help to emphasize the duo's departure from the city, and Mathan provides realistic voices for both characters. She also excels at communicating how much seeing the stars means to Tamen. The audiobook is accompanied by upbeat music that draws listeners into the story and educational author's note. Listeners hear a succinct explanation of the problem of light pollution, followed by information about skywatching and ways to defend the dark. At the end of the audiobook is a list of dark-sky preserves in Canada and the U.S. E.J.F. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2022]