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Orion and the Dark

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By Emma Yarlett
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In Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett, a young boy named Orion is terrified of the dark. One night, the Dark itself comes to life and takes Orion on a whimsical journey, helping him confront his fears by showing him the wonders hidden within the night. It's a delightful story that mixes adventure with the comforting message of facing one's fears.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you're seeking a delightful children's story that beautifully addresses the fears of the dark with humour and adventure, this charming tale, brought to life with vibrant illustrations, might captivate your child's imagination and offer comfort in the night.

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Orion and the Dark

Orion is so scared of the dark, Dark decides to pay him a visit! Now a Netflix movie releasing February 2024!

A touching story about a little boy who is scared of the dark.

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Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett is a delightful tale about a young boy named Orion who is scared of a lot of things, but most of all, he's scared of the dark.

One night, Dark decides to take Orion on an adventure, helping him confront his fears in a magical journey.

Emma Yarlett's second picture book combines incredible illustrations and spell-binding storytelling with inventive die-cut pages that make Dark come to life in the hands of the reader!

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Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett is celebrated for its stunning illustrations, which combine digital collage, sketchbook style, and watercolour aesthetics in lively colours. The book artfully addresses children's fears of darkness with playful humour and emotional depth, ending on a comforting note of friendship. Many reviews commend Yarlett's ability to engage both children and adults with quirky details and imaginative story-telling. The book is appreciated for its innovative depiction of nighttime, providing a comforting and heartening reading experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783700295

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Emma Yarlett

About the Author

Emma Yarlett graduated from University College Falmouth in 2011 and since then has finished her debut picture book, created animation artwork for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and has illustrated a non-fiction book by Julia Donaldson.

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