Shadow Play - by Kate Forsyth (Hardcover)

About the Book

Minnie May is afraid of her own Shadow, but Ziggy will help her through. Even though Minnie May has tried everything to escape her Shadow, she cant. All she wants is to hide from it until it goes away. But Ziggy shows Minnie May all the wonderful things that you can do with your shadow. With a change in perspective, Minnie May doesnt want to hide from it anymore.

Book Synopsis

Minnie May is afraid of her own Shadow, but Ziggy will help her through. Minnie May has tried everything to escape her Shadow. It is in the water, under her bed, reaching from trees, and in the skyscrapers. It is only when she makes herself really small that she can find an escape. But Ziggy isnt afraid. His shadow is big. Ziggy shows Minnie May all the wonderful things that you can do with your shadow. It can tell time, it can make puppets, and it can even go flying through the air. Minnie May likes her shadow now. She doesnt want to hide from it anymore.

Review Quotes

"This is a great book from one of our leading
authors and one that will fit perfectly in your classroom or library
collection, provoking rich and fruitful discussions."
-Just So Stories

"Shadow Play is a sensitive and thought-provoking read. Themes of
fear, courage, perspective and friendship are strong in this picture book."

-Get Kids Booked (Via Instagram)

" Forsyth's sensitive, insightful narrative
combine with Street's strong visual imagery to make Shadow Play an
excellent choice to promote discussion around children's anxiety and fears,
and, as the title suggests, to 'play' with them, see them from different points
of view, reframe them, and that, most importantly, you don't have to do this
alone." -StoryLinks

"An ideal introduction to so many areas -
emotional connections and recognising our fears and investigating them so their
reality is put in perspective through new-found knowledge" - Bottom Shelf

"The story is one of self-acceptance and
emotional awareness in young children. It embodies strong themes of overcoming
your fears and uses vibrant illustrations to encourage imaginative play with
others. These themes will resonate with young children in a wide range of
settings."
- Buzz Words Magazine

"A celebration of the power of friendship and feelings
shared."

- Sunday Telegraph


"a positive, kind and
understanding story to help kids with their fears,"

- School Days Magazines