The Dark

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You might be afraid of the dark, but the dark is not afraid of you. That's why the dark is always close by.

Another connection for your students is the fact that Klassen is an animator. His animations appear in the movies, Kung Fu Panda and the spine tingler, Coraline. I am sure just telling your students that bit of information would definitely peak their interest. While it might not combat fear of the dark, it's an ingenius introduction to horror movie—style catharsis, and a memorable ride on the emotional roller coaster that great storytelling creates."— Publishers Weekly, starred review

Simply told and evocatively drawn, this is an ideal book to read with young children. -- The Scotsman La moraleja de la historia es hacernos ver que el miedo no solo es inevitable, si no NECESARIO. No debemos de enfrascarnos en superarlo, si no en entenderlo.

An offbeat -- and spookily atmospheric -- approach to fear of the dark, with a creative story and high-impact artwork...an enjoyable thrill." The Bulletin A really special book. Beautiful pictures and a strong message that the dark is nothing to be afraid of. Both Theo 8 and Mimosa 4 have been talking about Lazlo (the hero) ever since and how brave he is looking for the dark and how lovely it is when he realises that there is nothing to be afraid of. One of those books that you will read over and over again - Mimosa has asked for it again tonight (having had it twice yesterday). A real quality story in same vein as We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Where the Wild Things Are. With emotional insight and poetic economy, two award-winning talents team up to conquer a universal childhood fear.

Lemony Snicket Press Reviews

An offbeat — and spookily atmospheric — approach to fear of the dark, with a creative story and high-impact artwork...an enjoyable thrill."— The Bulletin, starred review You might be afraid of the dark, but the dark is not afraid of you. That's why the dark is always close by. The dark peeks around the corner and waits behind the door, and you can see the dark up in the sky almost every night, gazing down at you as you gaze up at the stars. Without a creaky roof, the rain would fall on your bed, and without a smooth, cold window, you could never see outside, and without a set of stairs, you could never go into the basement, where the dark spends its time. Without a closet, you would have nowhere to put your shoes, and without a shower curtain, you would splash water all over the bathroom, and without the dark, everything would be light, and you would never know if you needed a lightbulb. Readers are going to want to read this one over and over."— Library Media Connection, starred review Not only is The Dark a fun story to share, but it is also full of examples of personification, primal fear, and a deep need to conquer evil. Plus, it is adorable for your older students to remember their childhood when everything was so fearful during October, especially the dark. You might be afraid of the dark, but the dark is not afraid of you. That’s why the dark is always close by.”

Reading to my niece and nephew a lot has really given me a new appreciation for Children's books. They can be great stories in their own right. They are filled with art and wisdom and usually with heart. You can read them in 10 minutes or so. They are perfect for a busy life in many ways. Some are too simple and some are fit for all ages. I think I'm addicted to children's books and this little book is one of those reasons. One night, Laszlo's nightlight lamp goes out, and the dark speaks to him in a creeky, smooth and distant voice. The dark tells Laszlo that it wants to show him something, and Laszlo leaves his room with a flashlight. He looks towards the closet and shower curtain, before being told to go downstairs. He goes to the living room's largest window to look at the night, but the dark tells him to go into the basement. Though afraid, Laszlo enters the basement. Daniel and Lisa’s nine-year-old son, Otto, perhaps unsurprisingly given his genetic makeup, understood all this very early. “Before he could talk,” says Handler, “we would go for a walk and I would say: ‘If I see a tree, I’m going to go crazy,’ and he would point at a tree and I would pretend to go crazy. Or I’d say: ‘If I see a piece of gum on the sidewalk I’m going to fall on the ground,’ and he’d point at the gum. I still meet children who, when I make that kind of joke, are alarmed.” Handler affects dismay that such children exist. “Some of them are my nieces. You can’t win them all.”

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Lemony then informs the reader that the dark is not afraid of people, always waiting close by and looking down at everyone. Without the dark, one would not be able to recognize the light. Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) Ocr_converted abbyy-to-hocr 1.1.11 Ocr_module_version 0.0.14 Old_pallet IA18375 Openlibrary_edition When discussing the book, Daniel Handler said that when he "embarked on the world of picture books, [his] first thought was to do something about the dark." He has a distinct childhood memory of explaining to adults that he was not afraid of the dark, but yet things that could be lurking inside. [1] This book is fantastic. The art blended with the story is out of this world. I love how the dark feels alive and like it could jump out and get you. At the beginning, it even feels menacing until you get to know the dark. Once you get to know it, it is only part of life. I love and adore this book. La mayoría de libros infantiles que tocan el tema del miedo, lo hacen de la misma forma; con imágenes coloridas, historias divertidas y que tienen como mensaje, enseñarnos que debemos ser valientes y afrontar lo que nos causa temor.

In this beautifully constructed sentence, one envisions a seed cradled in the dark by the earth’s soil as if the earth were its mother, gently clutching its child. urn:lcp:dark0000snic_n2p2:epub:0ae8e9b7-943b-4ac4-80f6-10b3d4d90fc4 Foldoutcount 0 Identifier dark0000snic_n2p2 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t82k5d23p Invoice 1652 Isbn 9781408330029 La historia es sencilla, un niño (que por cierto me encanto el nombre del protagonista) Laszlo le tiene miedo a la oscuridad, y la historia nos presenta a la oscuridad como un personaje mas, una entidad que vive en la casa con Laszlo. To enhance this book, you may talk with your students of the importance of illustrations. Illustrations play a huge part of setting the mood of a story. Light and shadow is definitely one thing that Klassen did an excellent job with. The illustrations in The Dark takes us along on a journey of following a young lad through his enormous old house. As we follow along, we see the surroundings of the home through the boy’s viewpoint. By seeing the dark through his viewpoint, we see it as he sees it. Shadows around every corner, dark stairs leading to the basement, and the dark waiting for him at every turn.Captivating picture book for younger children that is sure to become a library essential in no time. A powerful narrative... evocatively illustrated. There's really no good reason not to have this on your shelves. -- Teach Nursery