Mark and the Dark

"Things can seem so different in the dark," thought Mark. Mark is having trouble sleeping at night because things look and sound very scary. Can Mark find a solution to his problem?

Mark and the Dark is an interactive story for the beginner to intermediate reader, ages 5-7. The font is written in a larger print size and the rhyming pairs of words assist children with decoding while they read. Simple, yet detailed illustrations add to the interaction as children discover what Mark is actually seeing in the dark.

This is a perfect Read Aloud for families and classrooms from Preschool to Elementary ages! As Mark sees things in the dark, the reader and listener can make sounds and actions that increase the interaction and fun! The text and illustrations also highly encourage the listener to make inferences about what Mark is seeing, how he is feeling and what he could be thinking all while discovering the story as it unfolds. In addition, the story can help young readers to think through and discuss how to develop their own problem-solving skills.