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The Darkest Dark

Written by: Chris Hadfield, Kate Fillion, Eric Fan, Terry Fan
Narrated by: Chris Hadfield
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 Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield and brought to life by New York Times bestselling creators 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. Bedtime & Dreaming Biographical Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Social & Life Skills

What the critics say

SELECTION 2016 - Junior Library Guild Selection

SELECTION 2018 – BookRiot 50 Must-Read Canadian Children’s and YA Books

One of CCBC’S Best Books for Kids & Teens (Spring 2019)

PRAISE FOR The Darkest Dark:

"The Fan brothers (The Night Gardener) switch easily between fantasy elements and documentary images. . . . The idea that a famous astronaut was once afraid of the dark may win some recalcitrant bed-goers’ hearts, and readers with dreams of space travel will jump at this." --Starred Review, Publishers Weekly

"Canadian astronaut Hadfield’s uplifting tale about facing one’s fears and finding strength and comfort in one’s dreams is eloquently illustrated by the Fan Brothers’ lustrous paintings." --School Library Journal

"The Fans’ whimsical illustrations of nighttime scenes, in a dusky twilight palette, help illustrate Chris’ fears as well as his excitement about the boundless possibilities of exploration in the dark. A warm and empowering story of triumph over fears." --Booklist

"The Darkest Dark soars as an inspiration for children trying to overcome a fear as well as dreamers wondering if they will triumph. Of course, the lesson here is ageless." --The Observer

"The Darkest Dark is the perfect picture book for soothing night time fears, as well as for encouraging children to reach for their dreams. As Chris Hadfield demonstrates with aplomb, dreams 'actually can come true.'" --Children's Book Review
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don't get me wrong, I think this is a cute story for kids. but charging $30 or more for a 6-minute audiobook is a rip-off of my opinion. I loved Chris Hatfields book astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. there is nowhere before you buy this book that states it's only 6 minutes. it lists it as over 30 minutes. but if you don't have the physical book really the story is only 6 minutes long. I feel that Audible could be more upfront with what you're buying. I would return if I could

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