Written in verse, this appealing, illustrated tale introduces Juan, a
calm, cheerful boy during the day who is nevertheless beset by a myriad
of fears at night. From his bed, he sees all manner of threatening
shadows and terrifying creatures that disappear as soon as his parents
turn on the lights. Juan's grandmother will show him how to overcome his
fears--because who says that the dark can't be fun? This charming story,
with its poetic cadences, is a perfect read before bedtime.
"Escrito en verso, este cuento atractivo e ilustrado presenta a Juan, un
nino tranquilo y risueno de dia al que le asaltan toda clase de temores
de noche. Desde su cama ve sombras amenazadoras y criaturas terrorificas
que desaparecen cuando sus padres encienden la luz. La abuela de Juan le
ensenara como vencer el miedo--porque quien dice que la oscuridad no
puede ser divertida? Esta historia encantadora, con sus cadencias
poeticas, es una lectura perfecta para antes de dormir."