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Title: The Darkest Dark
Author: Chris Hadfield
Narrator: Chris Hadfield
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-21-17
Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio
Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7
Publisher's Summary:
Young Chris is an astronaut. A very busy astronaut. Saving the planet from aliens is much more important than taking baths or going to bed. Because at bedtime the worst sort of alien appears - darkness. But when Chris watches the first moon landing, he discovers that there is a dark out in Space that is much darker than he's used to. It's the darkest dark ever, and he realizes that the unknown can be...exciting!
The Darkest Dark is the debut children's story by Commander Chris Hadfield, international best-selling author of An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. Inspired by Chris's decision to become an astronaut after watching the Apollo 11 moon landing at age nine, The Darkest Dark is about facing your fears and following your dreams.
This audio edition is read aloud by Chris Hadfield and also contains bonus commentary and The Darkest Dark Song, written and recorded by him too!
Members Reviews:
Though I merely quickly perused the book when it arrived ...
Though I merely quickly perused the book when it arrived, I could see that this is very well written [would expect nothing less from the fabulous Chris Hadfield] and I became more excited than ever to present it to my nephew and his two sisters. Or rather, the book will be wrapped in festive Christmas paper for the kids to share over the holidays. Thanks for writing such a delightful book for young children, Chris, to teach them that the dark too has it's brightness and treasures!
Overcoming fears
Another reviewer recommended this as book to help with nighttime fears. My daughter is only 3, but is obsessed with our "special moon" book. She doesn't quite understand all the nuances as of yet, but she does understand that the main character, Chris, is no longer afraid at the end of the book. I think a lot of her interest comes from the beautiful illustrations and her overall love of planets and stars.
I highly recommend this book
Now, those in my family may be a bit biased due to being avid fans of the sordid adventures of retired astronaut Chris Hadfield, but this book over its two days in our possession is already seeing quite a bit of use. The dialogue remains simple and engaging for my four year old and the illustrations are glorious and reminiscent of Maurice Sendak. I highly recommend this book. It's subject matter - getting over the fear of the dark - is perfect for bedtime and on point for its intended age group. I'm particularly fond of the message from Hadfield in the back which states, "The dark is for dreams and the morning is for making them come true." May we all dream just as big.
A beautiful children's book by the astronaut who recorded a music video for Space Oddity while in space!
This is a beautiful children's book, I can't wait to read it with my nephew. The pictures have a subtle full warmth that you rarely see and the story is thoughtful with a great message for kids. I also want to point out that the author is the same astronaut that did the Space Oddity music video in space a few years ago! A true Renaissance man, someone you can be happy if your kids use as a role model...I definitely recommend this book.
This book is just great! My four year old learned about Chris Hadfield ...
This book is just great! My four year old learned about Chris Hadfield from an uncle and we love to watch his video posts (especially the one about how to brush your teeth in space). This book shows Chris as a boy and his love for space.