Orion and the Dark

A boy afraid of nearly everything, especially the dark, gets a visit from Dark itself one night — and is swept off on an unexpected adventure.

For the kid who needs a nightlight, checks under the bed, and asks a dozen questions before lights-out — this book turns the scariest thing in the room into a character worth meeting.

• Big idea: Fear shrinks when you actually look at what's frightening you.
• Vibes: Cozy, a little eerie, and full of nighttime wonder.

• are working on nighttime fears and bedtime worries
• love die-cut pages and interactive art
• respond well to turning scary things into something understandable
• enjoy stories with a gentle sense of adventure

• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Orion felt when Dark showed up in his room?
• Real-life connection: What's something that scares you at night, like the dark scares Orion?
• Imagination: If Dark invited you on an adventure, where would you want to go?
• Story & problem-solving: What do you notice about the die-cut pages — how do they make Dark feel more real?
• Big idea: Do you think Orion sees the dark differently by the end of the book?