{"product_id":"current-gone-stars-shine-brighter-in-a-blackout-a-picture-book-9781419773693","title":"Current Gone!: Stars Shine Brighter in a Blackout (a Picture Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt happens suddenly--\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarkness descends, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ewithout wish or want.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn uninvited guest, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eoverstaying its welcome.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoining 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Neesa Bally\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.77h x 8.85w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419773693\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeesa Bally\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eCurrent Gone\u003c\/i\u003e, she's the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Pone Pact\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Trinidad with her husband, two daughters, and four dogs. \u003cb\u003eGeeta Ladi\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Neesa Bally \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48449294336157,"sku":"9781419773693","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_461d01c8-d39f-4da3-967d-bf0522c38772.jpg?v=1781631525","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/current-gone-stars-shine-brighter-in-a-blackout-a-picture-book-9781419773693","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}