The Light Inside

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2

How far would you go to find your very best toy if it went missing? Join a timid jack-o'-lantern on an adventure through a spooky forest in this sweet and eerie wordless picture book!

Nighttime can be scary, especially when you don’t know what might be lurking in the dark. So this little jack-o'-lantern always keeps its favorite toy close by for comfort. But when a huge gust of wind separates them one day, the jack-o'-lantern must gather up bravery and set off on a journey—just as nighttime draws closer—to get its friend back.

Dan Misdea’s eye-catching artwork and charming story will remind readers that they can overcome most fears by trusting in themselves and finding the courage that lives inside their heart.

About the Author

Dan Misdea (he/him) is a cartoonist and illustrator based in New Jersey. His cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker, Air Mail, Narrative, Reader’s Digest, Weekly Humorist, and elsewhere. The Light Inside is his first children's book.

Author Residence: New Jersey