Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You

By Peter Vegas, Benjamin Chaud (Illustrator)

The dark is more afraid of you than you are of it.

4.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 133 ratings
36 pages· 286 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Discover a world where the dark hides from you! This playful tale reveals that the darkness is just as scared, hiding in your underwear drawer by day. As night falls, it emerges, but maybe it's time to say 'Hi' instead of fearing it. With humor and charm, this story transforms a common childhood fear into a delightful friendship, showing young readers that the dark has its own quirks and qualities. Perfect for kids who dread bedtime, this book offers a fresh perspective on the night, turning fear into fun.

From the publisher

Scared of the Dark? It’s Really Scared of You is a picture book that playfully unpacks a common childhood fear. You may be afraid of the dark . . . but did you know that the dark is actually afraid of YOU? It’s true! The dark spends its days hiding from the light in your underwear drawer. The dark thinks you look scary. And the dark may be difficult to see when the sun goes down, but it also has its fair share of redeeming qualities. - A go-to read for kids who are afraid of nighttime- Personifies darkness to help younger readers shift how they see the night- A humorous and soulful picture book by Peter Vegas and acclaimed illustrator Benjamin Chaud Scared of the Dark? It’s Really Scared of You reassures the youngest of readers that the dark is more relatable–and appealing–than ever imagined. Fans of the award-winning illustrator Benjamin Chaud will love adding this one to the collection. - A good pick for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of reluctant readers- Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more- Perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old- Great for teachers and librarians who want to teach there are no monsters, just friends- Add it to the shelf with books like Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett, The Dark by Lemony Snicket, and The Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
36
Words
286
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD530L
Themes & topics
Books about darknessBooks about fear of the darkBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about lightBooks about social themes
What readers & critics say

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4.8

I really wanted to love this, and thought the premise was incredibly clever, but then it didn't take it farther than describing the things the personified dark either did or didn't like (with varying degrees of cleverness) and I felt like it felt short of it's potential. Chaud's signature illustration style is delightful.

Marmee

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 18, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781452180694

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