Botanica argues that tending the garden is important. As he does this, he moans that he feels his talents are being wasted and he'll be stuck with embarrassing stories to tell his grandkids. Rattrap and Botanica are assigned to attend the techno-organic orchard. Silverbolt and Blackarachnia are sent to assess the dormant Transformer bodies to start the process of getting the sparks Megatron kidnapped to function again. When Cheetor mentions there's still business to be taken care of, Botanica responds she feels there's another evil on Cybertron.Ĭheetor and Nightscream are sent to find the Vehicon generals. Silverbolt wonders if Megatron is truly defeated, but Primal assures his team that he knows Megatron is dead, thanks to their mutual connection to the Oracle. But while most of the group high-five each other, Nightscream mourns the loss of his pet, Savage/Noble. The text itself is clear and brief throughout, which will work well for children who love to explore the images and turn pages quickly.įinal verdict: While the metaphor may go over the heads of little ones, A SPARK IN THE DARK is a lovely picture book about hope and searching for the light in any situation.The Maximals celebrate the defeat of Megatron inside the now-dormant Grand Mal. The illustrations are lush and feature a cute little fish who has found themselves in the dark, conveying the ocean story in the pictures albeit not totally conveyed with the text. The metaphor of the dark and the light might go over little ones' heads, but the sensation of being afraid of the dark and looking for some light will be relatable literally even if not figuratively. What I loved: This is a really elegant picture book that deals with a hefty metaphor. The book concludes by saying that sometimes you need the dark to see the light, demonstrated by the stars at night. The book focuses on the negative emotions that can be felt in the dark but also the hope of a little bit of light found within. The book is told with lyrical language as a fish travels from the light to the dark. A lush and moving picture book that gives young readers-and their parents-a way to think about and talk about the wide ocean of emotions that everyone feels.Ī Spark in the Dark is an exceptional choice for social and emotional learning that belongs on shelves beside Cori Doerrfeld’s The Rabbit Listened, Dan Santat’s After the Fall, and Aliki's Feelings.Ī SPARK IN THE DARK is a poetic book about the sensation of getting lost in the dark. Because while you need light to find your way through the dark, you also need dark to see the light.Īuthor-artist Pam Fong’s gentle text and luminous artwork guide readers through the dangers and marvels of the deep sea with an expressive little fish who must find its way home. Still, even in those deep, dark moments, you can always find a spark of light, if you look.
But sometimes the dark creeps up and surrounds you. A Spark in the Dark is a book to read aloud, a book to share, and a book to return to whenever you need it. Whether you are mad, sad, scared, or lost in the dark, there’s always hope-a spark of light to lead you back home. A powerful picture book about the ocean of feelings inside all of us.
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