About the Book

When the dark feels scary, courage can shine brighter than fear.

Luca is an imaginative boy who makes endless excuses to avoid going to bed each night—especially when shadows grow long and unfamiliar sounds creep into the night. But when something frightening stirs in his room, Luca doesn’t run or hide. Armed with nothing more than his flashlight and a brave heart, he chooses to face the unknown with kindness instead of fear.

As Luca discovers, not everything that seems scary is truly dangerous. Sometimes fear is born from misunderstanding—and compassion has the power to transform it.

Luca and the Light is a tender, reassuring bedtime story that gently helps children navigate common nighttime fears. Through courage, empathy, and shining light into the dark, young readers learn that fear loses its power when met with understanding – and that bravery doesn’t always roar…sometimes it speaks truth with kindness and grace, walking others into the light.