I picked up this little gem on a whim when I saw it on the shelf at the library. While my child has never had an issue with the dark, I know that many other children do. ORION AND THE DARK helps children with this phobia in this charming picture book story.
Orion is a boy of many fears--girls, heights, spiders, etc--but his greatest fear is the dark. He dreads going to bed every night and has trouble sleeping because of his fear of the dark and all that it could possibly bring. One night he finally snaps and tells the dark to go away. Instead, the Dark becomes an anthropomorphic figure and befriends Orion. The two new friends explore the night and all of its noises. Soon, Orion learns not only not to fear the Dark but to embrace it as a friend.
There are some absolutely charming die-cut pages in this book and the illustrations are wonderful. My one complaint would be that the handwritten text can be difficult to read at times. I think the story will speak to children of many ages and would be perfect to pair with this classic:
BOTTOM LINE: Highly Recommended. A terrific story for children who may have fear of the dark. Beautifully illustrated and incredibly sweet.
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