Night Job

A boy tags along for a Friday night shift at the school where his dad works as a custodian, shooting baskets in the half-lit gym and sweeping the stage while the rest of the city sleeps.

For the kid who'd rather ride along than be left behind, this book turns a quiet work night into something worth staying up for.

• Big idea: Ordinary work and ordinary love can turn an empty building into somewhere magical, especially with the right company.
• Vibes: Hushed, glowing, unhurried — like moonlight through school windows.

• enjoy quiet, slow-paced stories
• are curious about what grown-ups do at their jobs
• love one-on-one time with a parent
• respond well to calm, bedtime-friendly pacing

• Story details: What are some of the things the boy and his dad do together during the night shift?
• Sensory imagination: What do you think the school smells and sounds like when it's empty at night?
• Feelings & connection: Why do you think being with Dad is what makes the night feel special to the boy?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever gone along to help someone with their job? What was that like?
• Imagination: If you could explore your school alone at night, what would you want to do first?