Overview

Elliot has a new baby sister-and a new bedroom farther from Mom and Dad. At night, strange growls and rattles rise from under his bed, and Elliot becomes convinced a monster is hiding in the dark. In this warm bilingual story, Elliot and his dad work together to uncover the real cause of the mysterious noises. A gentle tale about nighttime fears, big changes at home, and the comforting power of understanding. Based on the bilingual edition Dread in the Dark published by Wickwick Ltd, featuring expressive artwork by Catty Flores and a child-centered narrative by Tuula Pere. ""A wonderful picture book that helps children identify their feelings and shows them their emotions are valid."" - Literary Titan ""A perfect story for children who are afraid of the dark or uneasy in their own room."" - Readers' Favorite ""Pere takes readers on an emotional journey through jealousy, fear, and reassurance with warmth and insight."" - Literary Titan ""A gentle, reassuring book that helps children feel more confident about nighttime fears."" - Readers' Favorite ""A relatable and comforting story for children facing big changes-and nighttime fears."" - Literary Titan

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""Dread in the Dark takes readers through the emotional landscape of becoming an older sibling-balancing jealousy, nighttime fears, and the longing to feel heard. Pere skillfully uses a relatable situation to show how validating a child's worries builds confidence and emotional safety."" - Literary Titan ""Dread in the Dark captures the very real fears a child may feel when their routine changes. Pere presents those anxieties with empathy, helping young readers recognize that their feelings are normal and manageable. A comforting, beautifully illustrated story for anyone navigating nighttime worries."" - Readers' Favorite, Courtnee Turner Hoyle ""Pere relates to a child's terror in a non-threatening way, showing how small changes can feel overwhelming-and how understanding can light the way forward."" - Readers' Favorite, Courtnee Turner Hoyle ""A deeply relatable tale about a child navigating a new room, new sounds, and new emotions. Pere perfectly captures the importance of acknowledging a child's fears and providing gentle reassurance."" - Literary Titan ""A sensitive and insightful story that helps children open up about their fears and gives caregivers a tool for gentle conversation."" - Readers' Favorite, Courtnee Turner Hoyle

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Tuula Pere (b. 1958) holds a Ph.D. in Law and is an award-winning children's author from Helsinki, Finland. Her doctoral dissertation, published in 2015, examines the limits of freedom of speech in the Finnish mass media amidst the social and cultural shifts of the 1960s and 1970s. Prior to her doctoral research, Tuula Pere had a career spanning over two decades as a lawyer and held various expert and executive positions in large industrial companies.Since 2010, Tuula Pere has published over seventy children's books, many of which have been translated into multiple languages. She has also authored poetry and aphorisms for children, as well as short stories and non-fiction for adults. Tuula Pere is an avid music and sports enthusiast and a keen baker. She is married and the mother of three.

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