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    Goodnight Shadow | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read General
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    Goodnight Shadow is a poetic picture book that empowers kids to be brave and fearless, because dark and sometimes scary-looking shadows always come from a source of light. “Where there is light, there are shadows everywhere.”

    Our shadows represent everything we can’t see in ourselves, and it’s important to grow up knowing that we should embrace our shadows as guides and teachers. Engaging children and parents, this is the ultimate goodnight book.

    Goodnight Shadow Book

    Goodnight Shadow

    Written by Kimberly J. Muller

    Illustrated by Mackenzie Bontempo

    Ages 4-8 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Archway Publishing | ISBN-13: 978-1480897281

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Goodnight Shadow follows a child and their shadow as they go through a full day together. It encourages young readers to have fun, use their imaginations, and be brave. It also reminds them not to be afraid of their shadows, which are part of what makes them extraordinary. Our shadows represent everything we can’t see in ourselves, and it’s important to grow up knowing that we should embrace our shadows as guides and teachers. Engaging children and parents, this is the ultimate goodnight book.

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    About the Author

    Kimberly J. Muller is the author of The Adventures of Fifi and Noni and Last Night I Swam with a Mermaid (Winner of the 2013 Best Children’s Book award at the LA Book Fest). Kimberly is currently developing a live-action TV show based on her middle-grade book manuscript, The Paloma Peach Picture Show. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, three daughters (her CIO’s Chief Inspiration Officers), two dogs, three cats, and a few chickens.

    For more information, visit https://goodnightshadow.com/.

    Kimberly J. Muller

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    55 Comments

    1. Linda Gawthrop on April 9, 2021 5:47 am

      When I was a child and taking tap dancing lessons I learned a routine to the song “Me and My Shadow” – what a fun concept to interreact with your shadow all day !

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    2. Heidi on April 9, 2021 8:19 am

      Would love to add to our library!

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      I would love to gift this to my nieces

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    4. Janet Sheets on April 9, 2021 4:21 pm

      This sounds like a book that can be enjoyed on several levels. I like the observaetion that “shadows always come from a source of light.”

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    5. John Smith on April 9, 2021 4:36 pm

      This sounds like a thoughtful book!

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    6. Anne on April 9, 2021 5:09 pm

      A wonderful book which is a real treasure for my granddaughters and grandsons to enjoy.

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      I would love to win this giveaway to give to add to my book collections for my kids, nieces, and nephews.

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      I would like to win this because my grandchildren saw this and said they would like to have it.

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      I would love to win this book for my granddaughter. She loves to read.

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      I would love to share this book about courage with my children.

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