Shadow Night
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2001 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Shadow Night

By Kay Chorao

A boy conquers his fear of shadows through playful discovery.

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32 pages· 525 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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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.

From the publisher

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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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
525
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~221L
Themes & topics
Books about bedtimeBooks about bedtime and dreamsBooks about fear of the dark
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
43525
Publication
Published
May 7, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525466857

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