Goodnight, Lusa

Every evening, as the sun slips below the trees, something inside Lusa begins to glow. Lusa is a small forest creature with a secret she cannot hide. The darker the world becomes, the brighter she shines. No matter how hard she tries to cover her glow, tuck herself away, or disappear into the shadows, the light always finds its way out. One quiet night, Lusa wanders farther from home than ever before. Along the way, she watches an owl sit confidently beneath the stars and listens to a frog sing boldly into the open air. Then she meets a frightened little rabbit who has lost his way. For the first time, Lusa must decide whether to keep hiding from what makes her different or use her light to help someone who needs it. Goodnight, Lusa is a gentle, atmospheric bedtime story about anxiety, emotional sensitivity, self-acceptance, and the courage to be seen. Filled with lyrical prose and a beautifully imagined nighttime world, it is a comforting story for children who feel deeply and the adults who love them. Hardcover. Full color throughout.