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.