When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note saying that Gabe has gone fishing and will be back in a week. He tries out several substitute monsters, but finds that none are as perfect as Gabe.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities

A look at Mr. Moon's work shift, as he shines his light for all the creatures of the night to do their work--from the cloud fluffers and singing crickets, to dewdrops preparing to greet the dawn.

The Night Eater, who brings each new day by gobbling up the darkness, decides he is too fat and stops eating, with dire consequences

A resourceful young boy tries to help three hungry ghosts find something to eat

"A major show in television that people will talk about": the birth of an American institution -- "A show that I would watch": Lorne Michaels and SNL's creative team -- "No television experience required": the Not Ready for Prime Time Players -- "Live from New York, NBC's Saturday Night": October 11, 1975, 11:30 p.m. (EDT) -- Breaking new ground: SNL's television comedy roots -- One samaurai, three coneheads, and a pair of douchebags: SNL in the 1970s...

Explores the wonder of stars, whether they are in the night sky, on a plant as a promise of fruit to come, or in one's pocket for those days when one does not feel shiny.

Describes how ever-present, modern artificial lights have changed the way humans experience darkness and bemoans the fact that the primal dark sky can no longer influence science and art.

The beauty and wonder of a northern winter night unfold.