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The Dark Is For book cover by Jane Kohuth
Hardcover

The Dark Is For

by Jane Kohuth · illustrated by Cindy Derby

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Hardcover · 40 pages Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers · 2026

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The Dark Is For

Two starred reviews!

Magic comes to life when night arrives in this “lyrical” (BCCB, starred review) picture book full of “dreamy coziness” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) with gorgeous illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Cindy Derby about embracing the beauty of darkness.

The dark is for flying.
The dark is for shining.
The dark is for dreaming…

Though darkness can be scary, beauty can be found in the stillness of the shadows. And in this stunning tale filled with poetic words and gorgeous art, we celebrate the darkness. From the creatures dancing in the blackness of the deep sea to those that wake when night falls in the forest, we feel the magic come to life.

Jane Kohuth’s musical text and Cindy Derby’s stunning illustrations take us on an unforgettable journey to all the spectacular wonders that can only be found in the darkest of places.

Details

Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Author
Jane Kohuth
Format
Hardcover
Published
Mar 3, 2026
ISBN-13
9781665906777
ISBN-10
1665906774
Pages
40
Illustrator
Cindy Derby
Carton quantity
30 copies
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CopiesPrice per copyYou save
25 – 99 $11.79 41% off list
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250 – 499 $10.59 47% off list
500 – 999 $10.19 49% off list
1,000+ $9.80 51% off list
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