{"product_id":"the-light-inside-isbn-9780593521625","title":"The Light Inside","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow far would you go to find your very best toy if it went missing? Join a timid jack-o'-lantern on an adventure through an eerie forest in this sweet and quirky wordless picture book!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNighttime can be scary, especially when you don’t know what might be lurking in the dark. So this little jack-o'-lantern always keeps its favorite toy close by for comfort. But when a huge gust of wind separates them one day, the jack-o'-lantern must gather up bravery and set off on a journey—just as nighttime draws closer—to get its friend back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDan Misdea’s eye-catching artwork and charming story will remind readers that they can overcome most fears by trusting in themselves and finding the courage that lives inside their heart.Praise for \u003ci\u003eTHE LIGHT INSIDE\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\"Crisp line drawings and striking, moody gray tones lend a satisfying frisson of eeriness to the dramatic stakes. Centering a reluctant but persevering protagonist facing their nightmares, it’s \u003cb\u003ea portrait of empathy, independence, and bravery\u003c\/b\u003e that champions the literal and figurative light within.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\"Sparse, deceptively simple illustrations tell the full story without a single word—the protagonist, tiny on the page, has a remarkable range of expressions on their little pumpkin head that \u003cb\u003ecaptivate and evoke sympathy from the first page\u003c\/b\u003e.\"—\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Misdea’s narrative can be read as a child’s dream or a hero’s fulsome adventure...this debut’s round-edged panels compress zigzagging emotions into \u003cb\u003ean adroitly constructed tale\u003c\/b\u003e using classic folkloric tropes...\u003cb\u003eAppealing\u003c\/b\u003e, for Halloween or anytime.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"This wordless Halloween adventure plays out in cleanly rendered panel illustrations...the art's \u003cb\u003esoft palette and comforting round shapes\u003c\/b\u003e signal to young readers and listeners that they needn't be [scared].\"\u003ci\u003e—Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003ebeautifully illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e wordless picture book about courage and helping others even when trying to conquer our own fears.\"—\u003ci\u003eKidsBookShelf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Misdea’s \u003cb\u003eartwork makes readers empathize\u003c\/b\u003e with the creatures, as he shows them feeling fear, loneliness, and sadness. A \u003cb\u003ecozy, quiet read\u003c\/b\u003e for young children who love Halloween.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003eDan Misdea (he\/him) is a cartoonist and illustrator based in New Jersey. His cartoons have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker, Air Mail, Narrative, Reader’s Digest, Weekly Humorist,\u003c\/i\u003e and elsewhere. \u003ci\u003eThe Light Inside\u003c\/i\u003e is his first children's book.","brand":"Penguin Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300671541477,"sku":"NP9780593521625","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593521625_085ef67c-7786-464d-ad86-8da3e64d3f8a.jpg?v=1742920962","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-light-inside-isbn-9780593521625","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}