Shadow Catchers

Kirsty Murray, illustrated by Karen Blair

A delightful picture book that celebrates the joy of young children trying to catch their shadows – from the creators of CBCA Honour Book When Billy was a Dog and Puddle Hunters.

On the sunshiny days, we go shadow catching.

First at home, then along the street to the cafe, and the playground and home again.

Our shadows glide and weave beside us as we run and play, tall in the morning, quiet at rest, hidden at midday and stretching out again in the afternoons.

A wonderful picture book about creative playfulness, time of day and following the path of the sun across the sky.

Release: May-2023

ISBN: 9781760526955

RRP (AUD): $24.99

Pages: 32

Format: Hardback

Category: Picture Books

Kirsty Murray & Karen Blair

Kirsty Murray is a multi-award-winning author of more than 20 books for children and young adults. Kirsty is an ambassador and advocate for many reading and writing initiatives and has been a writer-in-residence in schools and universities around the world.

Karen Blair is an award-winning illustrator of twelve picture books and has collaborated with some of Australia’s leading children’s authors. Karen loves depicting stories that explore the joy of discovery and play in the outdoors.

Allen & Unwin

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