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  • Published: 27 November 2017
  • ISBN: 9780525429692
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $29.99

Smoot

A Rebellious Shadow





A brave shadow finds a more colorful life in this joyous picture book by the acclaimed author of The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles and illustrator of Sidewalk Flowers.

A brave shadow finds a more colorful life in this joyous picture book by the acclaimed author of The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles and illustrator of Sidewalk Flowers.
 
Smoot the shadow has been living a yawn-filled life for years. His boy never laughs and never leaps, so Smoot never does either . . . until the day he pops free, and decides to hit the road in search of the life he dreams about. And as he enjoys his first colorful day—singing, dancing, and playing—other shadows watch him, and they become brave, too. The frog's shadow takes the shape of a prince, the dragonfly's shadow that of a dragon. Even the rock's shadow gets in on the excitement. But what will become of the timid beings their shadows have left behind? Will they finally be inspired to find their own daring?

  • Published: 27 November 2017
  • ISBN: 9780525429692
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $29.99

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Praise for Smoot

Praise for The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles
"Cuevas's prose is laden with gems . . . gorgeous sentences as precious as the messages themselves." --The New York Times Book Review

* "Readers will find both consolation and encouragement on every visit to this emotionally resonant, evocative story." --Kirkus, starred review

* "Lyrical . . . A perfect pairing of text and art. Share this quiet story with your wishers and dreamers." --School Library Journal, starred review

* "The underlying message about learning to see the worth of every person is a treasure." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

Praise for Sidewalk Flowers
New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Children's Books of the Year // Horn Book Fanfare // Kirkus Best Books of the Year // School Library Journal Best Books of the Year // ALA Notable Children's Book // Governor General's Award (Canada)

"Picture-book perfection." --Shelf Awareness, starred review

Praise for The White Cat and the Monk
New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Children's Books of the Year // Four starred reviews // Governor General's Award Finalist (Canada)

* "A beautiful piece of bookmaking. The watercolor-and-ink artwork has both heft and humor." --Booklist, starred review

* "Stunningly illustrated." --School Library Journal, starred review.

* "Reminiscent of the . . . expressive brushwork of Chris Raschka and Kevin Henkes." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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