Books About Shadows · 35 titles considered

The Best Shadows Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about shadows? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Attack of the Shadow Smashers
Peter and the Shadow Thieves
The Shortlist

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

Attack of the Shadow Smashers

By Troy Cummings · Book #3 in the The Notebook of Doom series

A boy discovers a mysterious monster in his town and enlists the help of his friends to solve the mystery.

96 pages· 6,047 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,404 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2019

Comet Rising

Can two friends stop a villain from capturing magical children before it's too late?

320 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 742 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2007

Peter and the Secret of Rundoon

Peter and Molly face a sinister king and shadowy foe in a race to save the world.

496 pages· 91,700 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 23,553 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2006

Peter and the Shadow Thieves

Peter battles a shadowy foe to save a friend in London.

592 pages· 102,263 words· Est. 14 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 36,646 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Shadow

A girl transforms a dark attic into a world of wonder with a single light bulb.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2010)
44 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,480 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2024

Monster Hands

Two friends face a bedtime monster with clever tricks and courage.

32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 505 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2019

Mia Mayhem vs. the Super Bully

A young girl discovers she has superpowers and must learn to control them while navigating her secret life as a superhero

128 pages· 4,940 words· Est. 55 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 214 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2010

On a Windy Night

By Nancy Raines Day, George Bates (Illustrator)

A boy races home on Halloween, pursued by eerie whispers and shadowy shapes.

40 pages· 317 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 187 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

Shadow

A child discovers a mysterious Shadow under the bed, challenging fears and family bonds.

40 pages· 481 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 129 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Shadow Weaver

A girl must save her shadow, which craves its own life, or face dire consequences.

320 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,078 ratings
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Shadows Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about shadows for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Smoot

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A shadow breaks free, inspiring others to seek vibrant lives.

The Dark, Dark Night

Ages 3–+ · 2008

Frog's pond is threatened by a mysterious monster. Can he uncover the truth?

Groundhug Day

Ages 3–5 · 2017

Can Moose and friends coax Groundhog out of hiding for the Valentine's party before winter lingers on?

Groundhog's Runaway Shadow

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A groundhog's shadow goes missing. Can friendship bring them back together?

The Dark

Ages 3–6 · 1979

A mysterious dark devours shadows, growing unstoppable. Can it be contained?

Boris and the Wrong Shadow

Ages 3–6 · 2008

A cat wakes with a mouse's shadow and must reclaim it to prove size doesn't define greatness.

Luci Soars

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young girl navigates her unique difference in a world where everyone else has a shadow.

What Makes a Shadow?

Ages 4–8 · 1962

Discover the secrets of shadows and why they follow you everywhere.

I Got Next

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A young player faces pregame jitters, guided by his shadow to embrace the joy of basketball.

My Shadow

Ages 6–8 · 1885

A child journeys through a dreamscape with a mysterious shadow companion.

George and His Shadow

Ages 4–8 · 2017

George's shadow comes to life, sparking an unexpected friendship.

Gregory's Shadow

Ages 3–5 · 2000

A groundhog and his shadow must reunite before Groundhog Day.

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Shadows Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about shadows for developing and independent readers.

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Suee and the Shadow

Ages 9–12 · 2017

A girl's shadow comes to life, turning classmates into eerie Zeroes. Can she uncover the dark secret before it's too late?

There Was a Shadow

Ages 5–7 · 2024

Explore the dance of light and shadow, revealing hidden truths in nature and ourselves.

Room of Shadows

Ages 9–12 · 2017

A mysterious room links disasters to Poe's tales. Can David stop the chaos?

Night of the Living Shadows

Ages 7–10 · 2016

Two friends trapped in a mall must escape before nightfall. Can they outwit the shadows?

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