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Lilly and Lucy's Shadow

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All families need to invite Lilly and Lucy into their home! Lilly and Lucy's Shadow is a great tale that everyone seems to be able to relate to. Whether you remember discovering your shadow or you've seen your own children discover theirs, it sparks warmth in your heart.

The illustrations are vibrant and attractive, and between the actual rhythm of the story telling and the pictures themselves, toddlers, preschoolers and early readers will all enjoy reading about Lilly and Lucy!

This is one of those books that will get more time with my family - and definitely not the kind of book you read once and then forget about.

I think this makes a great addition to any family bookshelf :)

Reviewed by: Wayne Walker

Have you ever heard the phrase "afraid of his own shadow" used to describe someone who is easily frightened? In this children's picture book that encourages young people to overcome their fears, Lilly and Lucy are playing in the park on a balance beam and having a really good time. A friend of theirs named Stan comes along, and they ask him to join in their fun, but he says no because he is afraid that he will fall down. When they ask him who told him that, he said that it was his shadow. Indeed, his shadow is following him, and it looks rather scary, so he begins to walk away. As he leaves, he warns the girls to beware of their shadows too. So, what will they do? Will they quit playing for fear of their shadows?

Christopher Aslan's poetic text makes this a book that beginning readers can easily negotiate and that toddlers to whom it is being read aloud will find appealing. And all youngsters will enjoy Stephanie Hill's striking illustrations. However, there is more here than just a fun story. Underlying the tale are some important lessons, such as self-acceptance, inner courage, and independence of spirit. Children will be encouraged to consider whether Lilly and Lucy should allow themselves to be made afraid by Stan's fears and quit having a good time or whether they should keep on doing what they know is all right and just be themselves. Lilly and Lucy's Shadow won the prestigious iParenting Media Award for Excellence in the children's picture book category. Parents and teachers will find that it has a very valuable message for young people.