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My Shadow - by Robert Louis Stevenson (Hardcover)

My Shadow - by  Robert Louis Stevenson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>From the author of <i>Treasure Island</i> and <i>Kidnapped</i> comes a full-color children's picture book that will become a cherished friend to boys and girls, and mothers and fathers.</b> <p/>Inside, outside, climbing up the stairs, or jumping into bed, your shadow may be following you! He may even be one step ahead as you run down the street! Complete with a cast of the whole family, a cat, a dog, and a teddy, this story is for everyone. Little ones who are just discovering their shadows for the first time will find inspiration between these pages, while older, more experienced kids are sure to learn new ways to play with their shadows. Get ready to laugh and giggle and then find the nearest light source and try out some shadows of your own! <p/>Sara Sanchez has created soft and inviting illustrations to creatively interpret Robert Louis Stevenson's original lines from the poem "My Shadow," which was originally published in his classic for children, <i>A Child's Garden of Verses</i>. Sanchez's pictures are filled with humor and help propel this timeless poem into the twenty-first century. <p/><i>My Shadow</i> is sure to become a bedtime favorite for the whole family.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"The soft palette of the illustrations allows the 19th-century poetic language to carry over naturally and without anachronisms. <b>VERDICT</b> This accessible and appealing take on a childhood favorite should be appreciated by a broad audience in schools and public libraries." <i>-School Library Journal</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Robert Louis Stevenson</b> was a nineteenth-century author, poet, and essayist. He is best known for his now timeless books: <i>Treasure Island</i>, <i>Kidnapped</i>, and <i>A Child's Garden of Verses</i>. He passed away in 1894. <p/><b>Sara Sanchez</b> has always drawn everything around her and went to art school when she grew up. She currently lives in Madrid, Spain.

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