Who's Afraid of the Light?
by Anna McGregor (Author)
Fergus lives down in the deepest, darkest sea and is scared of just one thing...the light! Fresh and funny narrative non-fiction from the award-winning Anna McGregor.
From award-winning creator Anna McGregor (author of Anemone is Not the Enemy) comes this hilarious tale of the deepest of sea creatures. Seamlessly combining humor, narrative, and non-fiction, McGregor introduces young readers to the wonders of the ocean's 'midnight zone', where no sunlight at all is able to penetrate. We meet Fergus as he hides from a parade of sea-creatures that use bioluminescence to find their way in the dark. At least, we think he is hiding...or is it something else entirely?
This book is ideal for:
- Educators and librarians looking for humorous stories to use as a launching pad for further non-fiction investigation into the ocean environment;
- Parents and carers looking to combine narrative and non-fiction to entertain and educate their children simultaneously;
- Kids who just want funny books!
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Review quotes
"An unnamed narrator has a cheery conversation in the darkest depths of the sea in this humoros tale that sheds some light on the midnight zone. The brightly colored text and a parade of curious creatures stand out against dark backdrops as readers are introduced to the mysterious Fergus, a deep-sea creature who's afraid of the light. The narrator provides primers on the creatures encountered, while a "Did you know?" section at the end expands on the science of the deep sea."
—Foreword Reviews
"Deep down in the darkest depths of the sea, don't blink or you might miss something to see. Who could this Fergus creature be? There's nothing to fear in the dark but what creatures create the light? The book glows from cover to cover and is brilliantly deLIGHTful."
—Jesica Sweedler DeHart, Neill Public Library
"This was such a fantastic picture book! I love that we got to explore some of the deep-sea creatures we typically don't hear/see about. I also loved the 'guess-who' style of the writing as we went along to figure out why our new friend Fergus was! The kiddos will love the twist ending. Overall a wonderful book to do as a read aloud!!
—Rachael Frymann, Edgewood Library
"I loved Anemone is Not the Enemy but I think I love this even more! The clever text and colorful illustrations lead to a hilarious pay off at the end."
—Brooke Wiliams, Bookends and Beginnings
"It is a great read, and ideal for sharing, with plenty of opportunities for inference, prediction, and further research into the vast unexplored areas of the deep sea. Highly recommend."
—Brenda Marshall, The School Librarian
"Seamlessly combining humor, narrative, and nonfiction, storyteller and artist Anna McGregor introduces her young readers to the wonders of the ocean's 'midnight zone', where no sunlight at all is able to penetrate ... Charming, original, informative and fun, Who's Afraid of the Light? is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library Marine Life picture book collections for children ages 3-7."
—Midwest Book Review
JUV002170 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Marine Life
Marine animals
Animal fiction
Bioluminescence
Light and darkness
