Good Night Sam by Marie-Louise Gay 2003
Sam shares a room with his sister Stella, and is having a hard time falling asleep. He seems to have misplaced his dog Fred, and declares he can't sleep without him. Stella sleepily, but patiently, tries to help Sam discover Fred's whereabouts. They trail through the dark house together, quietly searching. Sam voices his own fears, and the fears of many young children, about the unknown noises and shadows of the dark.
Keep a look out for Fred the dog, lurking in each watercolor illustration. Gay sheds a fresh light on a child's fear of the dark, and their need for reassurance and support, whether through a person or a special pet.
Appropriate for Baby-Preschool
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