Something in the Darkness

By John Dougherty

A Halloween treat from an award-winning author, this spine-tingling tale brims with eerie suspense and a powerful message: sometimes what frightens us most in the dark is less fearsome in the light.

As night falls and strange whispers seem to follow your every step, the question lingers - what's out there in the dark? Packed with suspense, this unputdownable story will keep young readers on the edge of their seats, eventually revealing that some things are more frightening in the darkness than they are in the light.

A must-have picture book for families who are looking for a thrilling tale this spooky season.

SUSPENSEFUL AND SILLY: As readers move through the book with the narrator, suspense builds on every page, keeping readers captivated until the very funny twist at the end

STRIKING ART AND AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Stunning illustrations in a limited color palette bring to life the story from a celebrated author.

REASSURING MESSAGE: The dark proves to be not very scary at all in this slightly spooky tale.

Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for books for story timeGift-givers looking for the perfect Halloween treatAnyone who loves a slightly spooky story Fans of Jon Klassen's The Skull and Oliver Jeffers's There's a Ghost in this House

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GHMTTPGP
• ISBN13: 9798895090947
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Post Wave
• Length: 40 Pages
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2