Shine
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2024

Shine

By Bruno Valasse

A moth must face the dark to find his true light.

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

A timid moth, captivated by stars, musters the courage to venture into the night. As he befriends other creatures, a perilous encounter with frogs tests his bravery. Will he retreat or discover his own light in the darkness? This enchanting tale invites readers to embrace their true selves and shine.

From the publisher

A lyrical and dramatic picture book about a moth who is afraid of the dark and embraces his authentic self. For fans of Little Tree and It Fell From the Sky. A little moth hides from the dark, and doesn’t want to leave his bright and cozy home. But here’s a secret: he loves watching the stars. They only come out at night, though . . . when it’s dark outside. One night, the stars give the moth the courage to go outside into the night. There, he makes friends with other creatures who are also afraid of the dark, and they play and sparkle under the stars. But will a dangerous encounter with a group of hungry frogs drive the moth back inside? Or will it encourage him to create his own light in the darkness? Inspired by the author’s own childhood memories of being afraid of the dark but drawn to the beauty of the night sky, Shine is a gorgeous debut picture book which will encourage readers to be their authentic selves . . . and glow!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD460L
Themes & topics
Books about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about butterflies, moths and caterpillarsBooks about self-acceptance
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
April 30, 2024
Publisher
Tundra Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781774884287

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