Customer Reviews

The Shadow

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This is the first time I have felt the need to advise others before reading a children's book. I just read it with my 3.5 year and 5 year old and they were scared by the image of the menacing shadow. Now my 3 year old does not want to be alone in any room and was too afraid to nap alone. I understand that the illustrations are beautiful and the message is about overcoming your fears but an adult may need to read it and make a call before sharing it with sensitive children.

This is the first time I have ever felt compelled to write a review of any kind, but I feel a warning needs to go out to anyone interested in sharing this book with younger children. I'll agree with the previous reviews that the art work in this book is very well done and even thought provoking. That said, as a parent PLEASE review this book before reading it to or handing it over to a child. Any progress we have made with our four year old in dispelling the idea of a 'boogie man' or 'monsters' in her bedroom are completely undone by this book. Bad on us as parents for not reading first, but this is not a children's book.

This book with no words is a gem for young "readers". It subtly tells a story of a somewhat sinister shadow that follows a little girl through part of her day. The illustrations are rich and delightful in their portrayal of the little girl and her silent companion. It's the kind of book which may become a favorite just because it is a wee bit scary without overdoing it at all.

This is a wonderfully done, somewhat spooky children's book. It has no words at all. The illustrations allow the child to supply the story. Very smart, very well thought out.