Vibhi and the Voice

Vibhi is afraid of the dark. One quiet night, she hears a soft voice and meets Layla, a girl who is afraid of the light. Vibhi gently tells her that light is not something to fear.

They begin spending night after night together. They whisper their worries and try small, brave steps side by side. Slowly, a tender friendship grows between them. As they stand beside each other, the dark feels less heavy and the light feels less bright. They learn that fear grows smaller with a friend by your side.

Written with such care by Rajani LaRocca and filled with Cindy Derby’s soft, dreamy illustrations, this is a story about friendship, courage, and the comfort of not being alone.

Book releases on 10 November 2026. Thank you to Candlewick Press for the DRC – opinion expressed is 100% my own and uninfluenced!