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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.