I Dreamed I Was the Night

Reach for this book when the lights go out and your child begins to express hesitation, anxiety, or fear regarding the darkness. It is an ideal choice for the transition from playtime to bedtime, especially for children who view the night as a void or a hiding place for monsters. By personifying the night through the eyes of a young boy, the story transforms the darkness into a beautiful, living entity filled with stars and soft moonlight. Through breathtaking, atmospheric illustrations, David Alvarez invites children to step into the night rather than hide from it. The lyrical prose helps preschoolers and early elementary students reframe their environment, encouraging them to see the beauty in shadows and the peace in the stillness. This is a gentle, calming read that validates a child's imagination while replacing fear with a sense of cosmic wonder and quiet belonging.