The Spark

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Author: Montel, Anne Picture books: character booksPublished on 30 April 2026 by Post Wave Publishing UK Ltd (Post Wave Children's Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Mabe l and Merryglow' series.Hardback | 32 pages, Illustrations, colour306 x 227 x 10 | 420g When darkness falls, Mabel the tortoise’s fears come alive. She could hide in her shell like her family, but she’s too afraid of the dark! With nowhere to hide, she spends her days fearing the night ahead. When she finally does fall asleep, she has terrible dreams of being locked in the darkness . . .But when a kind-hearted firefly joins her for tea, he brings with him a spark of hope. He teaches her to be brave in the night, to embrace the darkness and safety of her shell and no longer be ashamed of her fears.A warm, comforting graphic novel-inspired picture book about a turtle facing her fears and discovering true friendship when the darkness feels overwhelming. Show more