When night falls and the shadows get longer and darker, Mouse is scared. How will he find his way home? Luckily he meets a firefly who reassures him, 'I'm Ray and I'll light your way.' On their starlit walk, however, it can seem that every shadow is lurking danger. And the meerkat, chickens, frogs and squirrels who join them agree-until Ray flies close with his light and shows what the shadows really are. But sometimes, just sometimes, the shadows might be just what they look like . . .

It's dark and Mouse has a big imagination . . .

About the Author
Alex Latimer is a writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, South Africa. In between working on books, Alex writes and illustrates for magazines, advertising campaigns and family birthday cards.

Reviews
*** Shortlisted for the Picture Books to Shout About 2023-2024 Award ***
"A very funny book with expressive pictures and a surprise ending." * Primary Times *
"A heartwarming picture book that illuminates little ones' fears of the dark, Ray stars a nervous mouse whose scary walk home is lit up by a helpful firefly." * Waterstones *
"With a gallery of rich, atmospheric, and luminous illustrations, a witty story featuring a cast of colourful creatures, and a twist in the tail that will make everyone giggle, this is the picture perfect way to illuminate those all-too-familiar night-time fears!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *
"Deliciously tongue-in-cheek, Alex Latimer's travellers' tale will de-light young listeners..." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
"Laugh yourself silly and never be afraid again with this marvellous book." * Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo *
"A spectacular picture book which explores a story of adventure, while addressing fears of the dark and the unknown." * Books for Topics *



Book Information
ISBN 9780192783868
Author Alex Latimer
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 194g
Dimensions(mm) 270mm * 230mm * 4mm