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. A treasure!