The Dark Nominiert: CILIP Kate Greenaway Children's Book Award 2014

Setting the picture book world alight with quirky and evocative style. tBk Mag

Snicket and Klassen are an inspired pairing in this suspenseful take on childhood fear... a memorable ride on the emotional roller coaster that great storytelling creates. Ages 3-6. -- Publishers Weekly The originality of The Dark is breathtaking, as are the pictures and prose. Klassen and Snicket play to their combined strengths. This elegant, vividly written tale should win some shuteye for all - and prizes for its creators. -- The Times Highly original and visually stunning. * * * * * -- Bookbag A powerhouse. -- School Library Journal Lemony Snicket plays masterfully with the picture book genre in The Dark. Jon Klassen's Seventies-style illustrations are a perfect match for Snicket's wit and virtuosity. -- The Daily Telegraph A familiar fear is given a new lease of life... serious, clever and intensely illustrated. -- The Guardian He eloquently reminds us what it is to be afraid of the dark and also, with Jon Klassen's simple, illuminating drawings, guarantees that readers see the light. -- The Observer A picturebook not to miss. (Children's Book of the Week) -- Sunday Times Simply told and evocatively drawn, this is an ideal book to read with young children. -- The Scotsman A reassuring story for any children who may be afraid of the dark. -- Sunday Express If ever there was a perfect creative pairing of words and pictures, surely this is it. -- Daily Mail Thoughtful, perceptive and very reassuring. -- Parents In Touch Captivating picture book for younger children that is sure to become a library essential in no time. A powerful narrative... evocatively illustrated. There's really no good reason not to have this on your shelves. -- Teach Nursery Brilliant. -- Little Fiction Fascination A powerful and moving tale which will entertain and encourage others to fight their fear of the dark. -- Bury Free Press Any child afraid of the dark will find solace in this elegant fable about everyday bravery. Beautiful images... charming text... a story as simple as it is timeless. -- Financial Times