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by Bailey Beougher (Illustrator), Eve Po (Author), Gioula Chelten (Author)
THE BOOK to Help Ease Your Child's Fears Of The Dark
"The Night Visitors" is an engaging and insightful book about a boy who is afraid of the dark.
In this beautifully illustrated book, the little boy's fear of the monsters are slowly banished. With the help of his mother, he is encouraged to investigate the source of his fears. In doing so, the slowly discovers that no monsters come to life once the lights go out. "The Night Visitors" is a "stories in verse" book. The rhyming helps to ease children into the story, and also the idea that there is nothing to be afraid of.
How to Overcome Fear of The Dark?
Children go through a lot of emotions and feelings - it's a part of life. They also go through many new experiences, and any of those new experiencess can suddenly trigger fears within them.
When toddlers and older children are afraid of the dark, it is really hard to convince them that 'there's nothing there.' As parents, we try our best to explain but often only time, a nightlight and the self realization that 'there's nothing there, ' helps children overcome their fear of the dark. However...
"Night Visitors" tries to accelerate that process of self-realization, by introducing another scared kid - someone just like them, and someone they can relate to. Thanks to the text and illustrations, they feel his fear. They recognize that he feels the same way they feel. But at the end of the book, they also feel the joy and relief when the boy comes to the realization that 'there's really nothing there.
"The monsters were not in my bed, they were in my head"
"The Night Visitors" was written by Gioula Chelten, for her son, who had an intense fear of the dark. "He'd be fine throughout the day, but the moment the lights went out, he'd become afraid. He would imagine monsters in every corner. Bedtime and dreaming was not a peaceful time for him," said Gioula.
The book is almost entirely based on personal experiences, and the story of how the author helped to transition her child from fearful, to peacefully going to sleep every night. And today, he proudly exclaims that "the monsters were not in my bed, they were in my head."
"The Night Visitors" is Engaging and Entertaining
It is suitable for children of all ages, whether they are toddlers or older. It is a fun book, whether you've got a scared kid, or not.
The illustrations are vivid and expressive, making it a colorful learning experience, but also a fun read.
Click the ADD TO CART button if your child is afraid of the dark. "The Night Visitors" will be instrumental in helping them overcome their fears of the dark.
