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A heartwarming and touching story about a little boy who is scared of the dark, brought to life through Emma Yarlett’s spell-binding storytelling and renowned illustration style.

Meet Orion. Orion is scared of A LOT of things - spiders, monsters, the sea and even bicycles. But there is one thing that frightens him more than anything, THE DARK! But then, one scary bedtime, a new visitor arrives called Dark. Orion starts to wonder if things aren’t as worrying as he first thought . . . Will Dark be able to show Orion that there is light and fun to be found in the darkness after all?

This joyful and engaging story is perfect for sharing with children who worry, especially those who are afraid of the dark. With cut-out pages that bring the lovable character of Dark to life, this book is ideal for fans of Emma’s other work like Poppy Pickle, Dragon Post, Nibbles the Book Monster as well as Ruby’s Worry, The Worrysaurus and The Colour Monster.

EMMA YARLETT

Emma Yarlett is an award-winning author, illustrator and typographer base in Falmouth, UK. From her studio by the sea, Emma works with international publishers, brands, festivals and media to create her distinctive illustrations and stories. Emma’s bestselling book series Nibbles has sold over 1.5 million books across five continents, won numerous awards and accolades and has nibbled its way onto the bookshelves and imaginations of children across the world. Emma’s self-penned picture books Santa Post, Beast Feast, Dragon Post, Orion and the Dark, It’s Mine, Sidney Stella and the Moon and Poppy Pickle have all achieved global success, won numerous awards and led to international book tours, touring theatrical plays and further adaption into other media across the world. Emma studied illustration at Falmouth University and graduated with first class honours in 2011. She began work on her first self-penned picture book Sidney, Stella and the Moon whilst still studying at university. Emma lives in Falmouth, Cornwall with her artist husband Alex, daughter Beatrix and puppy Coco.