Dark Was Done

By Lauren Stringer | Publisher: Beach Lane Books

About the book

Teach little ones about overcoming fears and appreciating the beauty in all things—even the dark—with this poignant picture book about finding wonder in the nighttime.

Everyone was afraid of the Dark and pushed it away, wishing the Dark would leave. So one day, the Dark left and did not return. The Dark was done.

At first, nobody misses the Dark. But a young boy starts to miss creatures of the night: crickets singing and owls hooting and bats flying. He decides to go look for the Dark. One by one, others who miss the Dark and all its creatures and mysteries and magic join in. Can they find a way to bring back the Dark?

Editions of Dark Was Done

Hardcover
ISBN 9781534462922
EBook
ISBN 9781534462939

Read an Excerpt

Teach little ones about overcoming fears and appreciating the beauty in all things—even the dark—with this poignant picture book about finding wonder in the nighttime.

Everyone was afraid of the Dark and pushed it away, wishing the Dark would leave. So one day, the Dark left and did not return. The Dark was done.

At first, nobody misses the Dark. But a young boy starts to miss creatures of the night: crickets singing and owls hooting and bats flying. He decides to go look for the Dark. One by one, others who miss the Dark and all its creatures and mysteries and magic join in. Can they find a way to bring back the Dark?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Was Done about?

Teach little ones about overcoming fears and appreciating the beauty in all things—even the dark—with this poignant picture book about finding wonder in the nighttime.

Everyone was afraid of the Dark and pushed it away, wishing the Dark would leave. So one day, the Dark left and did not return. The Dark was done.

At first, nobody misses the Dark. But a young boy starts to miss creatures of the night: crickets singing and owls hooting and bats flying. He decides to go look for the Dark. One by one, others who miss the Dark and all its creatures and mysteries and magic join in. Can they find a way to bring back the Dark?

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dark Was Done?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction

Where can I read a sample of Dark Was Done?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781534462922

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dark Was Done?

Lauren Stringer

Who is the Publisher of the book Dark Was Done?

Beach Lane Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Dark Was Done is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781534462922) and ebook(ISBN 9781534462939)

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