The Light Inside

Written and illustrated by Dan Misdea

A jack-o'-lantern braves a dark forest to find its lost toy.

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40 pages· ~480L

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Bookroo's summary

A timid jack-o'-lantern embarks on a daring quest through a shadowy forest to retrieve its beloved toy, whisked away by a gust of wind. As night falls, fear looms, but courage must prevail. Will this little pumpkin find the strength within to face the unknown and reunite with its cherished friend? This enchanting wordless tale invites readers to discover bravery in the heart of darkness.

From the publisher

How far would you go to find your very best toy if it went missing? Join a timid jack-o’-lantern on an adventure through an eerie forest in this sweet and quirky wordless picture book! Nighttime can be scary, especially when you don’t know what might be lurking in the dark. So this little jack-o’-lantern always keeps its favorite toy close by for comfort. But when a huge gust of wind separates them one day, the jack-o’-lantern must gather up bravery and set off on a journey–just as nighttime draws closer–to get its friend back. Dan Misdea’s eye-catching artwork and charming story will remind readers that they can overcome most fears by trusting in themselves and finding the courage that lives inside their heart.

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