LONGLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR PICTURE BOOKS 2026
An enchanting story about a little girl, the sea and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help - perfect for fans of Nicola Davies and Benji Davies' The Storm Whale.
My toes hunt for grooves in the rock. And then ... I see her. While searching for wonders in the rockpools, a little girl discovers a silver shark, stranded in the shallows - sleek and quick, but still just a baby. The sun is high and the tide is out: how will the shark find its way home? Drawing on family memories of life in Barbados, award-winning author Mariesa Dulak and bestselling artist Alea Marley have woven together a spellbindingly beautiful story about our connections to the sea, and what we owe other living creatures.
| ISBN: | 9781529523331 |
| Publication date: | 12th February 2026 |
| Author: | Mariesa Dulak |
| Illustrator: | Alea Marley |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Animal Stories Stories about Family and Friends |
Powerful and Poetic
The Silver Shadow is a gorgeous picture book, beautifully illustrated, full of empathy and a sense of wonder at the beauty of nature. When searching for wonders in rock pools, a girl encounters a baby shark - the silver shadow of the title. Stranded, it needs rescuing, but also protecting - which is when the girl courageously uses her voice to stand up for herself, the shark and what’s right. The stunning illustrations – which readers will want to pore over – perfectly complement the poetic, powerful text. It’s a book brimming with compassion, and would make a brilliant springboard for wider discussions with children about conservation, and themes such as respect, selflessness, teamwork, and making good choices.... Read Full Review
LONGLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR PICTURE BOOKS 2026An enchanting story about a little girl, the sea and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help - perfect for fans of Nicola Davies and Benji Davies' The Storm Whale.My toes hunt for grooves in the rock. And then ...
The Silver Shadow features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Stories about Family and Friends
Paperback, Hardback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Silver Shadow was written by Mariesa Dulak and published by Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books
The Silver Shadow has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.