
By Kay Chorao
A boy conquers his fear of shadows through playful discovery.
When eerie shadows frighten James, his parents reveal the magic of shadow play. As they transform his room into a theater of friendly shadow animals, James learns to embrace the dark. Will he find courage in creativity and turn fear into fun? Discover how bedtime becomes an adventure in this heartwarming tale of imagination and reassurance.
In a reassuring bedtime story by a beloved picture-book illustrator, little James learns how his dark room can be a fun and fanciful theater for shadow pictures. Mommy and Daddy come running when eerie, flickering shapes give James a fright. Is there a Monster in his room? No, just shadows. James’s parents can make shadow shapes, too-and soon a menagerie of friendly shadow animals dance across his bedroom wall, acting out a funny story. Now James is not afraid anymore, but he can’t resist a little shadow play himself before snuggling down to sleep. This endearing story about comforting childhood anxieties will ring true to any parent and provide inspiration for hours of family fun-at bedtime or anytime.
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