Current Gone!: Stars Shine Brighter in a Blackout (a Picture Book) by Bally, Neesa
Current Gone!: Stars Shine Brighter in a Blackout (a Picture Book) by Bally, Neesa

Current Gone!: Stars Shine Brighter in a Blackout (a Picture Book)

A sudden blackout turns into a neighborhood-wide sleepover in this lovely, lyrical picture book about family, community,...
$22.78 USD
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Author: Neesa Bally
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Current Gone!: Stars Shine Brighter in a Blackout (a Picture Book) by Bally, Neesa

Current Gone!: Stars Shine Brighter in a Blackout (a Picture Book)

$22.78
Current Gone!: Stars Shine Brighter in a Blackout (a Picture Book) by Bally, Neesa

Current Gone!: Stars Shine Brighter in a Blackout (a Picture Book)

$22.78
Author: Neesa Bally
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

A sudden blackout turns into a neighborhood-wide sleepover in this lovely, lyrical picture book about family, community, and how much fun it can be to unplug from technology

Filled with joy and community bonding, Neesa Bally's lyrical text and Geeta Ladi's warm and striking art style, this book paints a vivid picture of Trinidadian life while showing that when the lights go out, that's when the most fun can be had.

It happens suddenly--
Darkness descends,
without wish or want.
An uninvited guest,
overstaying its welcome.

"Current gone! Power's out!" A blackout overtakes a family's neighborhood one evening. As lights, fans, air conditioners, and electronic devices all lose power, there's only one thing left to do--go outside and play!

Joining their neighbors in the sticky tropical heat of Trinidad, the family enjoys playing board games by candlelight, making shadow puppets, and sharing grilled cheese sandwiches and ice cream with their friends and neighbors. As they begin to fall asleep under the star-filled sky, the lights come back on, leaving everyone with memories that will last.



Author: Neesa Bally
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 06/09/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 10.77h x 8.85w x 0.42d
ISBN: 9781419773693
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/06/2026
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2026
Booklist 06/01/2026

About the Author
Neesa Bally hails from the beautiful twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. She writes stories that range from heartfelt and lyrical to humorous and whimsical. She draws inspiration from her childhood experiences, like this one, as well as from her own imagination. Apart from Current Gone, she's the author of The Pone Pact. She lives in Trinidad with her husband, two daughters, and four dogs. Geeta Ladi is a picture book illustrator based in Chennai, India. A keen traveler, she draws inspiration from diverse cultures and communities. With over a decade of experience designing educational toys and working with children, she now brings her love for storytelling to picture books. Ladi dreams of illustrating children from around the world and sharing their stories with warmth, bringing them closer to one another.
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