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A Patch of Black

By Rachel Rooney

When darkness falls, an ordinary patch of black becomes something magical—but what will it become next?

lyrical imaginative soothing enchanting

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.4

From 5 readers

Genres

Poetry/Verse Feelings/Wellbeing

What is A Patch of Black about?

As night falls, a mother comforts her child by transforming the darkness into a world of imagination. A patch of black becomes a magic cloak, a sail for a dream boat, or a flag on a castle where dragons come to tea. This lyrical lullaby, with its soothing rhymes and enchanting illustrations, reassures children that the night is full of wonder, not fear.

About the author

Rachel Rooney is a talented British poet and author who loves writing for children. She is well known for her poetry collection 'The Language of Cat', which won a prize. Rachel enjoys making words playful and fun, helping young readers discover the magic of poetry through her imaginative and creative books.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2012

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