When the last story sighs at Devonport Library, Benjamin the little library cat and Teddy, a boy made of gentle golden light, set off into the evening.
Together, they follow the little lights of home, glowing windows on Victoria Road, ferry lamps trembling across the harbour, porch lights along old streets, moonlight on Cheltenham sand, and Rangitoto resting across the water.
As Devonport grows quiet, Teddy discovers that the dark is never empty.
It is full of light, love, and the soft, familiar things that help us find our way home.
A tender bedtime story for every child learning that night can be beautiful, safe, and full of wonder.
About the Author
Amanda Lucia Anseeuw Sadden writes bright, heart-filled books for little readers and the grown-ups who love them.
Inspired by family moments, beloved animals, big toddler feelings, and the everyday magic children notice first, Amanda creates stories that help children wonder, laugh, feel safe, and settle into the gentle rhythms of childhood. Her books celebrate kindness, imagination, comfort, and the little rituals that make home feel special.
Amanda's work is part of the World of Benjamin, a growing collection of children's stories, colouring pages, keepsakes, and creative adventures made to bring more wonder, comfort, and joy into family life.