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George In the Dark

written and illustrated by Madeline Valentine

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2014

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf/Random House

ISBN: 978-0-449-81334-8

Keywords: Fear of the Dark, Bedtime, Toys

George is very brave except...in the dark. When his beloved toy bear is missing, George must act despite his fears. Gouache, graphite and colored pencil illustrations.