Orion and the Dark
Orion and the Dark
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Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett
NEW DREAMWORKS FILM NOW ON NETFLIX! A heartwarming and touching story about a little boy who is scared of the dark, brought to life through Emma Yarlett's spell-binding storytelling and renowned illustration style. Meet Orion. Orion is scared of A LOT of things - spiders, monsters, the sea and even bicycles. But there is one thing that frightens him more than anything, THE DARK! But then, one scary bedtime, a new visitor arrives called Dark. Orion starts to wonder if things aren't as worrying as he first thought . . . Will Dark be able to show Orion that there is light and fun to be found in the darkness after all? This joyful and engaging story is perfect for sharing with children who worry, especially those who are afraid of the dark. With cut-out pages that bring the lovable character of Dark to life, this book is ideal for fans of Emma's other work like Poppy Pickle, Dragon Post, Nibbles the Book Monster as well as Ruby's Worry, The Worrysaurus and The Colour Monster.
Reminiscent of Oliver Jeffers, Yarlett's illustrations are a joyful mix of digital collage, sketchbook, and saturated watercolor done in a palette of blueberry and Starburst candiesMany pictures invite close inspection, adding quirky details that fill out the story. Orion's adventures replace fear with fun, ending with a hug, a new friend, and a well- traveled pair of bunny slippers. Only sweet dreams ahead with this one. -- Julia Smith * Publishers Weekly *
Fantastic story about facing your fears, full of humor, momentum, trust and moving parts. * Miss Marple's Musings *
Yarlett is the best kind of author-illustrator, incorporating exciting fonts into her whimsical images, pulling the reader in again and again. Her text is simple enough for young children, but clever asides will keep adults entertained. Quirky sketches and thought bubbles fill each colorful page to perfection. -- Jill Lorenzini * BookPage *
Orion and the Dark is a brilliant and completely stunning picture book for children that tackles these widespread fears of darkness beautifully and cleverly. This book completely won us over. Not only is is visually beautiful and full of intricate illustrations that you and the kids can pour over, but it is such a clever way to communicate the reality of nighttime and darkness to young children. * Review Zoo *
This is a wonderful book! The illustrations are fantastic, with a hand that is its own page for kids to reach out for. The creature that is Dark, is adorable and full of the night sky. Lots of little details to look at and explore. -- Stephanie * Kiss The Book *
Orion and The Dark is a gem of a book. Between the story and the artwork, it's picture book heaven. I think of it as a wonderful blend of Lemony Snicket's The Dark and Dan Santat's Beekle. There are even a few pages with sweet cut-outs that I'll let you discover for yourself. Overall, I'm pretty sure if you read this book, you'll find yourself hugging it to you and thanking Emma Yarlett for bringing this story to life. -- Jen Vincent * Nerdy Book Club *
Fantastic story about facing your fears, full of humor, momentum, trust and moving parts. * Miss Marple's Musings *
Yarlett is the best kind of author-illustrator, incorporating exciting fonts into her whimsical images, pulling the reader in again and again. Her text is simple enough for young children, but clever asides will keep adults entertained. Quirky sketches and thought bubbles fill each colorful page to perfection. -- Jill Lorenzini * BookPage *
Orion and the Dark is a brilliant and completely stunning picture book for children that tackles these widespread fears of darkness beautifully and cleverly. This book completely won us over. Not only is is visually beautiful and full of intricate illustrations that you and the kids can pour over, but it is such a clever way to communicate the reality of nighttime and darkness to young children. * Review Zoo *
This is a wonderful book! The illustrations are fantastic, with a hand that is its own page for kids to reach out for. The creature that is Dark, is adorable and full of the night sky. Lots of little details to look at and explore. -- Stephanie * Kiss The Book *
Orion and The Dark is a gem of a book. Between the story and the artwork, it's picture book heaven. I think of it as a wonderful blend of Lemony Snicket's The Dark and Dan Santat's Beekle. There are even a few pages with sweet cut-outs that I'll let you discover for yourself. Overall, I'm pretty sure if you read this book, you'll find yourself hugging it to you and thanking Emma Yarlett for bringing this story to life. -- Jen Vincent * Nerdy Book Club *
Emma Yarlett is an award-winning and bestselling author-illustrator based in Falmouth, Cornwall with her artist husband Alex and daughter Beatrix.
From her studio by the sea, Emma works with international publishers, brands, festivals and media to create her distinctive illustrations and stories.
Emma studied illustration at Falmouth University and graduated with first class honours in 2011.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781783700295 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783700297 |
| Title | Orion and the Dark |
| Author | Emma Yarlett |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Templar Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |