Min, Cat. Shadow & the Ghost, The. Cat Min, Illustrator. Levine Querido, 04/2024. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-64614-368-9. GRADES Kindergarten–1. ADDITIONAL.
Shinbi, a lonely ghost, spends her nights gazing at the stars and talking with the constellations, while wishing for a friend. Greem, a shadow, spends his days feeling alone, while also hoping for a friend. An unlikely friendship starts when they realize someone else is nearby, though not visible. As they find a way to communicate with each other (between daytime and nighttime), their friendship blossoms. They manage to play games and then find a way to actually meet. Sketches, watercolors, and colored pencil illustrations show readers how different day and night are, and then how shooting stars can make night seem like daytime. This gentle title presents an unusual way to develop good friendships.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library