Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett
Appropriate Age Range: 3-7 years
What this book is all about:
Orion is very scared of the dark...that is, until Dark takes him on an adventure!
Why you might want to read it:
This is a beautiful picture book that will help night-shy kids find comfort in Dark's gentle and friendly demeanor.
3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
Orion is scared of a lot of things. What is something you're scared of?
Orion has many ways he has tried to solve his fears but each evening, night comes again and it's dark. Orion becomes so frustrated. Have you ever tried to conquer a fear and failed? How did you feel when that happened?
How does Orion feel about Dark at the end of the book? Does it change the way you feel about dark?