Summary
A lyrical and dramatic picture book about a moth who is afraid of the dark and embraces his authentic self.
A little moth hides from the dark, and doesn’t want to leave his bright and cozy home. But here’s a secret: he loves watching the stars. They only come out at night, though … when it’s dark outside.
One night, the stars give the moth the courage to go outside into the night. There, he makes friends with other creatures who are also afraid of the dark, and they play and s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781774884287 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1774884283 |
| Author: | Bruno Valasse |
| Publisher: | Tundra Books |
| Imprint: | Tundra Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 392g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 220mm x 299mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
A 2025 Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year
“Valasse’s textured natural world, filled with lush foliage in teal, rust, and mustard renderings, has a classic feel, while the spare story veers quietly through the moonlight … Truly shines.” —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews
“This encouraging story about conquering fear is likely to be a balm to little ones feeling nervous about the night.” —Booklist
“This attractively illustrated picture book about bravery is a secondary purchase for most collections.” —School Library Journal
Bruno Valasse
Born and currently living in Mexico City, BRUNO VALASSE moved to the UK and went on to study at the Cambridge School of Art, graduating from the Children’s Book Illustration M.A. program in 2022. Shine is Bruno’s debut author-illustrated children’s picture book.
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