The Big Dark
by John Prater
This delicately illustrated book celebrates the magic of winter dark, and the promise of returning springtime.
Prater tells the story from the viewpoint of a small Inuit boy, for whom winter offers a seemingly endless succession of dark, cold days with nothing to do indoors. But his parents take him outside to show him that there are still exciting things to see. And with each each new young animal encountered, he imagines a tiny adventure.
Every page is sprinkled with reflective material, showing the magic of the dark, and gradually the colours lighten. Finally in the last spread we see the first sunrise, denoting the arrival of spring.
A charming book to share during winter bedtimes.
Publisher: Red Fox
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John Prater
John Prater studied art in Portsmouth and Brighton and worked as a teacher for many years before turning his attention to children's books. His first book, On Friday Something Funny Happened, was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award in 1982.
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