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Michael's parents, a young blind neighbor, Elizabeth, and even the farm dog, Lady, are willing to help Michael play the games  The book contains short chapters, more than a dozen games, and over 90 playful, often humorous, illustrations, including some that are in color. The\u0026gt;\u003cem\u003eParent Guidebook\u003c\/em\u003e in the Appendix contains helpful information on nighttime fears and how to use the book and games. Researchers at Virginia Tech reported in 2015 that the use of a research version of Uncle Lightfoot resulted in clinically significant reduction in nighttime fears and separation anxiety. Independent researchers in Spain reported in 2006 that an earlier research edition of Uncle Lightfoot was helpful in reducing fear of the dark in children when compared to a waiting list control group. 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