Shadow
An illustrated children's book translated and illustrated by Marcia Brown, drawing on an African folktale and giving shadow and presence strong visual form.
Work Information
Shadow itself becomes the lead character.
A 1982 children's book.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1982-05-01
- Pages
- 40 pages
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 21.59 x 1.27 x 27.94 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780684172262
- ISBN-10
- 0684172267
- Price
- 1899 JPY
- Category
- 洋書/Children's Books/Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths/Multicultural
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.
Marcia Brown (1918–2015), one of the most honored illustrators in children’s literature, was a three-time Caldecott Medalist and six-time Caldecott Honor illustrator, as well as winner of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award (formerly known as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award) for the body of her work. She lived in Laguna Hills, California.
Reviews
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Beautiful Tale
I used to read this as a kid. The illustrations are amazing and the story is lovely. Great for if your kids leans towns the creepy side.
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Beautiful
This book is completely amazing. I remember staring at the beautiful pictures in awe as my mother read it to me. I spent a great deal of time pondering the deeper meaning of shadows as a child. I can only hope that my son likes it as much as I do.
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Intense and Intriguing
I was concerned that this book would be too intense for my four-year-old, but she loves it and requests it as a bedtime story on a regular basis! You do need a large color screen for the illustrations if you're reading the Kindle version. The illustrations are what make the book.
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Unusual
Unusual, fascinating illustrations and story.