The Darkest Dark
The Darkest Dark by Colonel Chris Hadfield is an illustrated children’s book published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on September 13, 2016. This 48-page edition, presented in English, draws inspiration from the childhood experiences of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield, featuring lush illustrations by Terry and Eric Fan that enhance the narrative.
In this story, Chris is fascinated by rockets and planets but struggles with his fear of the dark at night. The narrative unfolds as he watches the historic moon landing on television, leading him to discover that the vastness of space, often perceived as frightening, can also be beautiful and filled with wonder. The book explores themes of bedtime, dreams, and emotions, encouraging young readers to embrace their fears and dream big.
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Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield and brought to life by Terry and Eric Fan’s lush, evocative illustrations, The Darkest Dark will encourage readers to dream the impossible.
Chris loves rockets and planets and pretending he’s a brave astronaut, exploring the universe. Only one problem–at night, Chris doesn’t feel so brave. He’s afraid of the dark.
But when he watches the groundbreaking moon landing on TV, he realizes that space is the darkest dark there is–and the dark is beautiful and exciting, especially when you have big dreams to keep you company.
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