About This Book
Reach for this book when the lights go out and your child starts to worry about what might be lurking in the shadows of their bedroom. It is a perfect choice for the preschooler or kindergartner who insists on keeping the hallway light on or checks under the bed every night. Instead of dismissing their fears, this story cleverly validates the feeling of the dark while completely flipping the power dynamic. The book personifies the Dark as a shy, sensitive creature that is actually terrified of humans. It spends its day hiding in small places like socks or under the couch, waiting for the scary sun to go away. By framing the dark as a vulnerable friend rather than a looming threat, it uses humor to replace anxiety with empathy and curiosity. It is a gentle, funny way to help children ages 3 to 6 reclaim their power at bedtime and view their room in a brand-new light.
What Parents Should Know
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The book deals with the common childhood fear of the dark in a secular, metaphorical way. By personifying the abstract concept of darkness, it makes a scary unknown feel tangible and manageable. The resolution is hopeful and empowering, turning a nightly struggle into a game of hospitality.
