Dark Night (by Dorothee de Monfreid)
common sense media says
Darkly comic, empowering take on tackling nighttime fears.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know this sly book is quite dark at the beginning -- the young, quaking hero seems to be in a tough spot. But the rest of the story will ease any jitters and get kids giggling as fears are conquered. There’s not much of concern here -- just some sharp-toothed creatures and dark shadows.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
Though frightened, Felix trusts his new friend and the pair venture bravely back out into the dark night.
Violence & scariness:
A dark forest at night, scary animals, a monstrous mask -- but all’s well that ends well.
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CarrieRogers2
parent of 3 and 5 year old
parent of 3 and 5 year old
Great for kids dealing with their own fears and night-time willies!!
My girls picked this themselves just based on the cover. It is a great simple, imaginative and clever story that will really help your children understand how to understand and confront their fears. It is an awesome book to read also because the style is very different from mainstream,over-formulated books that are out everywhere. The rabbit is a great role model for any little kid who needs an example of someone small and quiet being a brave and cunning hero.
If your child is not yet addressing fear of the dark or toddler anxieties, I would skip this. It is a little scary in a quiet & spooky kind of way.
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