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In the Dark

By Kate Hoefler
Illustrated by Corinna Luyken

By Kate Hoefler
Illustrated by Corinna Luyken

By Kate Hoefler
Illustrated by Corinna Luyken

By Kate Hoefler
Illustrated by Corinna Luyken

By Kate Hoefler
Illustrated by Corinna Luyken

By Kate Hoefler
Illustrated by Corinna Luyken

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Aug 29, 2023 | ISBN 9780593372838 | 3-7 years

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    About In the Dark

    With striking illustrations that will make your soul fly and spare text that will make your heart dance, this lyrical picturebook encourages us to set aside our snap judgements and quiet our fears of the unknown by shining light on what has been kept in the dark.

    They came in the dark,
    and took the narrow path
    that only witches used.

    Everyone said that’s what they were . . .

    But what if everyone was wrong? Watch what happens when one girl steps into the woods and gets to know these newcomers. The spooky black cat? Meet Mingus! The broomsticks and cloaks? Cloth and wooden handles. And those shadows in the sky? Handmade kites, fluttering in the breeze.

    When the breeze becomes a blustery storm, everything changes…including first impressions. 

    Told from two perspectives, here is a gentle and timely reminder that all it takes to bridge the gap of misunderstanding and fear between people is an open and willing heart.

    About In the Dark

    With striking illustrations that will make your soul fly and spare text that will make your heart dance, this lyrical picturebook encourages us to set aside our snap judgements and quiet our fears of the unknown by shining light on what has been kept in the dark.

    They came in the dark,
    and took the narrow path
    that only witches used.

    Everyone said that’s what they were . . .

    But what if everyone was wrong? Watch what happens when one girl steps into the woods and gets to know these newcomers. The spooky black cat? Meet Mingus! The broomsticks and cloaks? Cloth and wooden handles. And those shadows in the sky? Handmade kites, fluttering in the breeze.

    When the breeze becomes a blustery storm, everything changes…including first impressions. 

    Told from two perspectives, here is a gentle and timely reminder that all it takes to bridge the gap of misunderstanding and fear between people is an open and willing heart.

    About In the Dark

    With striking illustrations that will make your soul fly and spare text that will make your heart dance, this lyrical picturebook encourages us to set aside our snap judgements and quiet our fears of the unknown by shining light on what has been kept in the dark.

    They came in the dark,
    and took the narrow path
    that only witches used.

    Everyone said that’s what they were . . .

    But what if everyone was wrong? Watch what happens when one girl steps into the woods and gets to know these newcomers. The spooky black cat? Meet Mingus! The broomsticks and cloaks? Cloth and wooden handles. And those shadows in the sky? Handmade kites, fluttering in the breeze.

    When the breeze becomes a blustery storm, everything changes…including first impressions. 

    Told from two perspectives, here is a gentle and timely reminder that all it takes to bridge the gap of misunderstanding and fear between people is an open and willing heart.

    About Kate Hoefler

    Kate Hoefler is the author of several picture books, including Nothing in Common (illustrated by Corinna Luyken), Great Big Things, Rabbit and the Motorbike, and Real Cowboys, which received two starred reviews and was a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Kate received… More about Kate Hoefler

    About Corinna Luyken

    Corinna Luyken is the author-illustrator of Abc and You and Me; The Tree in Me (an NCTE Notable Poetry Book and Indie Bestseller); My Heart (A New York Times Best Seller); and The Book of Mistakes (which The Wall Street… More about Corinna Luyken

    About Kate Hoefler

    Kate Hoefler is the author of several picture books, including Nothing in Common (illustrated by Corinna Luyken), Great Big Things, Rabbit and the Motorbike, and Real Cowboys, which received two starred reviews and was a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Kate received… More about Kate Hoefler

    About Corinna Luyken

    Corinna Luyken is the author-illustrator of Abc and You and Me; The Tree in Me (an NCTE Notable Poetry Book and Indie Bestseller); My Heart (A New York Times Best Seller); and The Book of Mistakes (which The Wall Street… More about Corinna Luyken

    About Kate Hoefler

    Kate Hoefler is the author of several picture books, including Nothing in Common (illustrated by Corinna Luyken), Great Big Things, Rabbit and the Motorbike, and Real Cowboys, which received two starred reviews and was a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Kate received… More about Kate Hoefler

    About Corinna Luyken

    Corinna Luyken is the author-illustrator of Abc and You and Me; The Tree in Me (an NCTE Notable Poetry Book and Indie Bestseller); My Heart (A New York Times Best Seller); and The Book of Mistakes (which The Wall Street… More about Corinna Luyken

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 29, 2023 | 40 Pages | 6 x 11-1/2 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593372838

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 29, 2023 | 40 Pages | 6 x 11-1/2 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593372845

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 29, 2023 | 40 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593372852

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    Praise

    “A story….told with a spare, lyrical prose that invites engagement. Luyken’s art….truly gives the feeling of an autumn bonfire glowing through the chilly shadows and brambles.” —The New York Times

    ★ ”Magical and astute, In the Dark sheds light on building community through kindness, compassion, and connection.” —Booklist, starred review

    “A marvelous mix of autumnal spirits with a deeper call for understanding.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Via a perspective-oriented picture book that’s printed to flip vertically, the creators delicately explore a community divided.“ —Publishers Weekly

    “Hoefler’s text is atmospheric and lyrical; Luyken’s mixed-media art….excels at portraying the eeriness of the woods as well as their benign reality.” —The Horn Book

    “A bold venture in storytelling will appeal to children for its overall atmospherics and the twist in the plot.” —School Library Journal

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