A large, beautiful picture book that explores the fear of the dark through playful oppositions, helping readers make peace with the darkness.

You can be afraid of the dark, yet love the night. Fear the shadows, yet marvel at the stars. Shiver at the thought of a damp, gloomy cave, yet delight in nestling inside the cozy "cave" of a soft, fluffy blanket… Alice de Nussy’s poetic, chiaroscuro text is magnificently illustrated by Stéphane Kiehl. Together, they explore the many shades of darkness, revealing the warmth and light within it. An ideal book for helping children (and adults) reconcile paradoxical feelings about the dark.