Shadow

"Here the lore of African stories and storytellers that inspired Cendrars is conveyed by strong use of pure color, by eerie wisps of superimposed images, and by strong silhouettes, all in handsome double-page spreads that are remarkable in their composition".--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. Caldecott Medal; ALA Notable Children's Book.

About the author

Marcia Brown

Summary

Discover the mingling of past and present in this rich African story following Shadow—featuring delightfully spooky art by Caldecott Medal winner Marcia Brown.

Shadow itself has no shadow…
It goes forth at night to prowl around the fires.
It even likes to mingle with the dancers.
Thus it is both prowler and dancer.

Discover the eerie translation of the poem by Blaise Cendrars about the rich history of African storytellers and shamans passing into memory. Marcia Brown’s stunning illustrations in collage, inspired by her travels in Africa, evoke the atmosphere and drama of a life now haunted and enchanted by Shadow—the beliefs of the present and the spirits of the past.

Product details

• Authors: Marcia Brown, Blaise Cendrars
• Assisted by: Marcia Brown (Illustration), Marcia Brown (Translation), The French of Blaise Cendrars (Translation)
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.1982
• EAN: 9780684172262
• ISBN: 978-0-684-17226-2
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 280 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 445 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books > Narrative picture books; Swissness