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

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

Written by Peter Vegas & illustrated by Benjamin Chaud
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$17.99
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5 - 8
Reading age
36
Page count
AD530L
Lexile measure
Aug 18, 2020
Publication date

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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.

What Kind of Book is Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You

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    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.

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The Creatives Behind the Book

    Author
    Peter Vegas

    Peter Vegas lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with his wife, daughter, two dogs, and a motorbike. He draws and writes at night and practices the dark arts of advertising during the day. His little corner of the Internet is PeterVegas.com. Peter Vegas is the author of the Pyramid Hunters series.

    Illustrator
    Benjamin Chaud

    Benjamin Chaud is the author and illustrator of New York Times Notable Book The Bear’s Song, The Bear’s Sea Escape, and The Bear’s Surprise. He is also the illustrator of A Funny Thing Hap- pened on the Way to School …, The Truth About My Unbelievable School …, and I Didn’t Do My Homework Because …, for which there are 21 foreign editions to date. He lives in the South of France.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781452180694
Publication Date
August 18, 2020
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Original Publication Date
August 18, 2020
Page Count
36
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
5 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2019044768
Lexile® Level
AD530L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~N
Est. ATOS® Book Level
~3.5

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