Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark

Name: Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark
ISBN: 9781452170343

Tiny T. Rex Series · Book 1 of 5

For children anxious about the unknown, this sweet tale helps them face common fears like the dark with the power of friendship and a little bravery.

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About This Book

A parent would reach for this book when their child suddenly develops a fear of the dark or is hesitant to face something new and unknown. This sweet and funny story follows Tiny, a little T. Rex with very short arms and a very big fear of the “very dark dark.” When he and his best friend Pointy need to retrieve their favorite toys from the backyard at night, they must find their courage together. The book beautifully models how friendship can be a source of strength, normalizing fear as something everyone feels and can overcome. Its gentle humor and charming illustrations make it a perfect, reassuring bedtime read for preschoolers.

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What Parents Should Know

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The concept of the 'very dark dark' and imagined shadows may be briefly spooky for very sensitive kids.

Sensitive Topics

The core topic is childhood anxiety, specifically nyctophobia (fear of the dark). The approach is gentle, metaphorical, and completely secular. The fear is treated as a real and valid emotion, but one that can be managed with preparation and mutual support. The resolution is entirely hopeful, focusing on empowerment and the demystification of the unknown.