Henry's Night

A parent would reach for this book when their child is beginning to express new or growing fears about the dark, shadows, or being alone in their room at night. Henry is a little bear who wakes up during winter hibernation to find his den filled with spooky shapes and scary sounds. With his family fast asleep, he must find his own courage to investigate the noises and shadows, discovering that they have perfectly ordinary explanations. This gentle, empowering story is ideal for preschoolers and early elementary children. It validates a child's anxiety while modeling a powerful, proactive strategy: looking closely at what scares you to understand it, instead of hiding from it. It's a wonderful tool for building resilience and self-reliance at bedtime.