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PRJ-013·LIVE·2023
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The Night Journey
Children's Book

The Night Journey

A bedtime story for kids who are scared of the dark.

Visit live site ↗ www.goodreads.com/book/show/110075694-the-night-journey
Problem

Most 'brave' bedtime stories still feel scary to a two-year-old at 2am.

Solution

A gentle, illustrated adventure co-written with my wife about a kid named Timmy who makes friends with the night instead of fighting it.

Role

Co-author — story, illustration direction, and Kindle publishing.

Metrics
  • Kindle-published children's book
  • Co-authored with Andressa Lima
  • For ages 2-6
Impact

Turned fear of the dark into gentle curiosity for young readers through a co-authored bedtime story.

System design

Illustrated picture book structured for Kindle and print, with a narrative arc that reframes fear as friendship.

Highlights
  • Kindle-published children's book
  • Co-authored with Andressa Lima
  • For ages 2-6
  • Turns 'afraid of the dark' into 'curious about the dark'
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