Turn Out the Light and Call It a Night

Laura Hotchkiss completed her BA at UCSD and earned her MD through the Brown-Dartmouth Program in Medicine. Laura’s third book “Turn Out the Light and Call it a Night” is a delightful addition to her growing collection of literary works. It follows her earlier publications, “Why Not Walnut” and “Turkeys and Volcanoes” which are part of The Moral of the Stories Series. The inspiration for Laura’s books comes from her four children, who often requested bedtime stories. Laura and her family currently reside in the scenic Northwest United States. Her works continue to charm and educate young readers, making her a beloved author in the realm of children’s literature.

“Turn out the Light and Call it a Night” is a rhyming story. Rhyming stories such as this one are essential for early literacy development. They help children distinguish differences in inflection and rhythm, making it easier to learn about word families. Rhyming can also improve memory and cognitive development as children anticipate the next word or phrase, enhancing their confidence and reading fluency. Sweet dreams!