Molly, Olive, and Dexter: Who’s Afraid of the Dark? by Catherine Rayner - ADVISABLE

Molly, Olive, and Dexter: Who’s Afraid of the Dark? by Catherine Rayner. PICTURE BOOK. Candlewick, 2025. $18. 9781536241761

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

Three young animal friends are each a little scared as they see strange sights and hear unfamiliar sounds as the sun goes down in their forest home.

What a sweet way to talk to small children about what is “lurking” in the dark. Rayner’s illustrative style adds a nice flare to the story.

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS