A tender and luminous story about transforming fear into wonder.
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What Is in the Dark explores a child’s fear of the dark — the monsters under the bed, the whispers in the night, the cold weight of shadows. But everything begins to change during a first visit to the cinema, where darkness reveals something unexpected: warmth, beauty, and light.

Through poetic, rhythmic language and evocative illustrations, this picture book gently reframes the dark as a space of closeness, imagination, and quiet magic. A comforting and empowering story for shared reading, perfect for children navigating bedtime fears and discovering that even the darkest night can shine.

Yara Kono (Portugal) has won the Portuguese National Illustration Award (2010) and her work has been recognised internationally, including at the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition and Nami Concours.