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Orion and the Dark Hardcover – Picture Book, March 24, 2015

by Emma Yarlett (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars 402 ratings
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Orion is very scared of the dark—until Dark decides to pay him a visit!

Orion is scared of a lot of things, but most of all he’s scared of the dark. So one night the Dark decides to take Orion on an adventure. Emma Yarlett’s second picture book combines her incredible storytelling and artwork with die-cut pages that bring the Dark to life.
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    3 - 6 years, from customers
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    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Dimensions
    10.56 x 0.43 x 10.56 inches
  6. Publisher
    Templar
  7. Publication date
    March 24, 2015
  8. ISBN-10
    0763675954
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0763675950
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K-Gr 2—Young Orion likes to doodle, and his notebook records his scary personal world—big dogs, wasps, girls, the ocean, spiders, heights, storms, and…THE DARK. He's listed many ways to solve his fear of the dark, from amazing inventions to capturing the sun, but at the end of each day, "it's bedtime again." One frustrating evening his nemesis returns in a personal visit. A surprising physical hand pops out as a page extension of the immense Dark greeting young Orion with an invitation to adventure. Orion then begins a time of exploration, understanding, and even enjoyment through visits to the magical shadows of his surroundings while he makes a discovery—"The Dark could be my friend. And nobody (not even me) is scared of their best friend." Digital cartoon illustrations with whimsical pencil doodles (including Orion in his bunny slippers) offer a wide range of fonts and humorous scribbled comments on a child's world. While the small-font doodles might not make this an easy read-aloud, a variety of text in illustrations, speech bubbles, Orion's notebook, and first-person narration create an intimate environment for an inquisitive individual reader with an interest in science and fantasy. VERDICT Strong support for those with unspoken fears, this book is a recommended first purchase for all libraries.—Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX

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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 candies. Many 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.
—Booklist (starred review)

The mixed-media artwork is engaging and expressive.... A funny, savvy bedtime story that addresses common fears.
—Kirkus Reviews

The varied images are gorgeous to look at, and they will leave readers feeling fortunate to have witnessed these two protagonists' starry-eyed mutual affection.
—Publishers Weekly

Night-shy children will find companionship in Orion and comfort the Dark's gentle, friendly appearance, while grown-up readers will invent excuses to keep this book on their own shelves.
—BookPage

With detailed illustrations that pop off every page, this story is a wonderful exploration of how sometimes the things we fear the most are just things we don't understand
—Shelf Awareness

Strong support for those with unspoken fears, this book is a recommended first purchase for all libraries.
—School Library Journal

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Templar; Illustrated edition (March 24, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763675954
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763675950
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.56 x 0.43 x 10.56 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 402 ratings

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Emma Yarlett

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Emma Yarlett is an award-winning author, illustrator and typographer base in Falmouth, UK. From her studio by the sea, Emma works with international publishers, brands, festivals and media to create her distinctive illustrations and stories.

Emma’s bestselling book series Nibbles has sold over 1.5 million books across five continents, won numerous awards and accolades and has nibbled its way onto the bookshelves and imaginations of children across the world. Emma's self-penned picture books Santa Post, Beast Feast, Dragon Post, Orion and the Dark, It's Mine, Sidney Stella and the Moon and Poppy Pickle have all achieved global success, won numerous awards and led to international book tours, touring theatrical plays and further adaption into other media across the world.

Emma studied illustration at Falmouth University and graduated with first class honours in 2011. She began work on her first self-penned picture book Sidney, Stella and the Moon whilst still studying at university.

Emma lives in Falmouth, Cornwall with her artist husband Alex, daughter Beatrix and puppy Coco

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Customers find the book's artwork beautiful and colorful, with one noting its thoughtful touches throughout. Moreover, the story receives positive feedback for being an engaging bedtime read that will become a classic for kids. Additionally, the writing is well-executed, and customers appreciate its message, with one mentioning it helps ease fears in a creative way. The book's pacing is praised for being easy to relate to for children.

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44 customers mention "Artwork"44 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the artwork in the book, describing it as beautiful, colorful, and wonderfully creative, with one customer noting its thoughtful touches throughout.

"Lovely bedtime story and the pictures are so interesting. It is different than the movie, but we liked both, and I am betting you will too...." Read more

"...It turned out to be a very cute book. My 4 year old loves it. It's all about a little boy who is afraid of many things, including the dark...." Read more

"...apprehensive about the dark, the creativity of the cutouts and the graphics in this book make it over the top! Love, love, loveeee!!" Read more

"Adorable book. Beautiful illustrations and the story is heartwarming" Read more

34 customers mention "Story quality"34 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this bedtime story, describing it as engaging and fun, with one customer highlighting its personification of the dark.

"Lovely bedtime story and the pictures are so interesting. It is different than the movie, but we liked both, and I am betting you will too...." Read more

"Not only is the story line perfect for kids who are apprehensive about the dark, the creativity of the cutouts and the graphics in this book make it..." Read more

"...My daughter had fun reading through all the funny noises that Orien hear in the dark. And she just ask me to repeat and repeat again...." Read more

"Adorable book. Beautiful illustrations and the story is heartwarming" Read more

14 customers mention "Writing quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it very well done and a perfect read, with one customer noting that the best picture books are pure poetry.

"...It's well-done and very cute. We love reading it at night before bed." Read more

"The author did an incredible job writing- but for my 4 year old this was too much...." Read more

"...The very best picture books are pure poetry, combining both figurative language and pictures to create astounding visuals for children who are just..." Read more

"...Not my fave but still very good." Read more

13 customers mention "Message"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's message, with several noting it teaches valuable lessons, and one mentioning it helps ease fears in a creative way.

"...This is a humorous book that introduce the idea to a child that dark can be fun too...." Read more

"...Like Emma Yarlett's other books, it teaches a lesson and this one is about not being afraid of the dark...." Read more

"I love the concept of this book and my daughter loves the cutout features...." Read more

"...This book is smart, beautifully illustrated and helped all our family get back to sleep." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one mentioning it's easy to relate to for kids, while another notes it's great for timid children.

"...I love that it's also interactive. I feel like I got more than I paid for when this book arrived. Just buy it, you won't regret it!" Read more

"...The main character's fear is very real and easy to relate to for kids who are scared of the dark." Read more

"...adventures with makes something abstract and scary nice and tangible for little ones." Read more

"...it lived up to all my expectations is absolutely beautiful and has extreme detail and the people I bought it for our extremely please with it!..." Read more

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  • Angela Nottingham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
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    Lovely bedtime story and the pictures are so interesting. It is different than the movie, but we liked both, and I am betting you will too. But, you don't have to take my word for it.
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  • Anise Aelwind
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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    I had a baby and we named him Orion, so I've been on the look-out for Orion-themed things. I came across this book and decided to buy it on a whim. It turned out to be a very cute book. My 4 year old loves it. It's all about a little boy who is afraid of many things, including the dark. But, one day, the "dark" comes to life, explores some of the night-time things/noises with him, and teaches him that he doesn't need to be afraid. It's well-done and very cute. We love reading it at night before bed.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun story!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
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    Read it aloud in the classroom again today!
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  • Sarah R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you little one is afraid of the dark…GET THIS!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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    Not only is the story line perfect for kids who are apprehensive about the dark, the creativity of the cutouts and the graphics in this book make it over the top! Love, love, loveeee!!
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  • Amazon customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark can be fun too
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2022
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    My daughter is afraid of the dark, so I want to get a book that can help her to overcome her fears. This is a humorous book that introduce the idea to a child that dark can be fun too. My daughter had fun reading through all the funny noises that Orien hear in the dark. And she just ask me to repeat and repeat again. She will also often take the book and read it to herself. I am not sure if this book had help her to overcome anything, but at least she enjoyed it very much.
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  • Laura Watson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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    Adorable book. Beautiful illustrations and the story is heartwarming
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  • Lauren
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book but think first
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2016
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    My son really likes this book, and it's a fun read with lots of pictures and funny little details to add to the story. Like Emma Yarlett's other books, it teaches a lesson and this one is about not being afraid of the dark. My son was not afraid of the dark, but this book put lots of ideas into his active imagination about monsters, the dark, and strange noises. While I know the purpose it to make children unafraid, maybe it was coincidence, but around the time we got this book he started fussing about his dark room and monsters. While I don't think he's truly afraid of monsters, he has about 4 night lights in his room now. It didn't really help curb any possible fears. There seems to be a theme with this author's books and my children. They love the entertaining story and illustrations, but they start mimicking the negative theme such as not sharing like in Sidney and Stella, and being afraid in Orion.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Non-threatening Story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024
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    About child afraid of things at bedtime, especially the dark. No scary illustrations or text about monsters or goblins. Just “the dark” befriending the child and helping him understand there’s nothing to fear in the dark. Fun story targeted to purpose of dispelling child’s fear of the dark.
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  • Jeremy Schnurr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2020
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    A great story for kids, whether or not they're afraid of the dark.

    The artwork in this story is second to none, and the way some of the pages are shaped in an unusual manner makes it a very compelling read. The story is great, and the pages are fun and colourful without being TOO busy.

    Highly recommended.
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  • Memo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bellísimo
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 21, 2025
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    Me encanta, creo que es un libro esencial para todo niño/a. Las ilustraciones son muy bonitas, la historia es también muy bonita. Lo único es que la cubierta de la pasta llegó un tanto dañada por el envío, pero la planchamos y quedó bien.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend
    Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2021
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    My little boy's name is Orion and he loves this book! Quality pages and beautifully illustrated
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Definitely recommend
    Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2020
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    My kid has been having issues with the dark lately and this was one of the two books I bought here to try and deal with the scaredness. So far she loves this book and the fun little surprises in it for her to discover
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  • Lydia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2018
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    This is such a cute book and it actually seems to help my son not to be afraid of the dark. He asks to have it read to him every night!
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