A young boy is confronted every night by beings that come down from the dark place where there used to be a roof before the lights went out. Can he overcome his terror by seeking refuge in his parents' bed?

Liniers' art portrays the boy's growing terror and his frantic race to his parents' room. Combined with handwriting, it creates the feel of a graphic novel for very young readers.

Destined to become a classic about nighttime fears, this story will resonate with young children who are afraid of the dark, who will be reassured to see that although the boy's fears do not go away, he finds a way to cope with them.