Chumu the Firefly Is Afraid of the Dark: A Cozy Bedtime Story About Being Brave

By Hardeep Singh

Is your little one afraid of the dark?

Meet Chumu, a tiny firefly with a big glow. Chumu loves lighting up the meadow, until one night the clouds cover the moon and everything turns very dark. Rustle, rustle Chumu's light begins to flicker, and he hides under a leaf.

Then a kind moth named Opal arrives with a gentle reminder: the dark is just the night getting ready to sleep, and a little light can help everyone find the way. With a deep breath and a brave heart, Chumu discovers that being brave does not mean never being scared.

Why parents and kids will love this bedtime story: A gentle, calming story for ages 3 to 7 about fear of the darkFull-color, softly glowing illustrationsShort read-aloud sentences that are easy to followA "glow meter" in the pictures that shows how Chumu feels, a fun way to talk about feelingsA closing question to start a bedtime conversation about being brave
Perfect for bedtime, preschool and kindergarten story time, and as a gift for little ones who need a little courage at night.

Book 1 in the Chumu the Firefly series.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HMN456TG
• ISBN13: 9798161492437
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"