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Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow Hardcover – Picture Book, September 12, 2017

by Michelle Cuevas (Author), Sydney Smith (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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A brave shadow finds a more colorful life in this joyous picture book by the acclaimed author of The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles and illustrator of Sidewalk Flowers.
 
Smoot the shadow has been living a yawn-filled life for years. His boy never laughs and never leaps, so Smoot never does either . . . until the day he pops free, and decides to hit the road in search of the life he dreams about. And as he enjoys his first colorful day—singing, dancing, and playing—other shadows watch him, and they become brave, too. The frog's shadow takes the shape of a prince, the dragonfly's shadow that of a dragon. Even the rock's shadow gets in on the excitement. But what will become of the timid beings their shadows have left behind? Will they finally be inspired to find their own daring?
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD580L
  6. Dimensions
    10.25 x 0.39 x 10.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Rocky Pond Books
  8. Publication date
    September 12, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    0525429697
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0525429692
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K-Gr 2—A bored shadow cuts loose and explores the wider world. Tired of being bound to a young boy and having to "[brush] the same teeth, [frown] the same frown, and [draw] the same pictures—always staying perfectly inside the line," Smoot the shadow dreams of singing "canary-yellow songs" and dancing "in wildflower red." When he's suddenly popped free of his boy, he skips rope in the playground with a pair of kids, rides a merry-go-round, and climbs a tall tree—all captured in a six-page wordless sequence. The other shadows see all the fun Smoot's having and decide to join the rebellion. A frog's shadow takes the shape of a haughty prince, a dragonfly's shadow transforms into a fearsome fire-breathing dragon, and the seemingly humble shadow of a rock morphs into a towering castle. The shadows are having more fun than their owners! Just when it seems as if the entire world's population of shadows will leave their natural places, Smoot helps bring them back where they belong and, in the process, helps the shadow's owners—and his own boy—live life more fully. Confident storytelling and humorous details ("He packed a few things—some shade, some moonlight, a change of underpants—and hit the road.") make for a delightful read-aloud. Smith's loose line and fluid ink and watercolors perfectly capture the ever-so-slightly mischievous and joyful tone of Cuevas's text. Thick black crayon defines Smoot and his fellow shadowkind. VERDICT Young readers will be hooked by the beguiling premise and respond to the gently delivered message about living life with intention and imagination.—Kiera Parrott, School Library Journal

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Praise for Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow

* "Cuevas' plotline radiates freshness and celebrates the rewards of risk-taking. . . .  Not since Peter Pan's has a shadow commanded such well-deserved attention." —Kirkus, starred review

* "Just like Smoot and the boy, the text and illustrations of this book fit together seamlessly. . . . Smith's inky shadows and bright watercolor washes are imbued with lively movement, which perfectly capture Smoot's boundless energy. Inspiring without being at all sappy, Smoot's rebellion produces rich results." —Booklist, starred review

"A delightful read-aloud." —School Library Journal

"A modern fairy tale (of sorts) that . . . visually shines."  —Horn Book

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rocky Pond Books; First Edition (September 12, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525429697
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525429692
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD580L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 0.39 x 10.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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Michelle Cuevas

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Michelle Cuevas is an award-winning author of children’s literature. She graduated from Williams College and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of Virginia, where she received the Henry Hoyns Fellowship. 

Cuevas is the author of many books for young people, including the Massachusetts Book Award-winning novel, The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole, national best seller, The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles, and international best seller, Confessions of an Imaginary Friend. Her books have been named best of the year by Time, People, The Boston Globe, and School Library Journal, and have been translated into over twenty languages as well as various theatrical productions.

Her 2017 title The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole and 2015 title Confessions of an Imaginary Friend are currently in development as animated feature films. Cuevas has freelanced as a creative consultant for Fox Animation, and is the writer of Follow Your Heart, which qualified for the animated shorts category of the 2018 Academy Awards, as well as the STEM short Happy Birthday, Ada, commissioned by Google, which won 1st place at the 47th ASIFA-East Animation Awards.

Her hobbies include travel, watercolor painting, drawing, puppets, and spending time with her Bernese Mountain Dogs Indy and Fable.

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Doc Savage
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for everyone!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017
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Smoot!! My whole family LOVES him. He's a shadow with a rebellious streak... inspired in a way we all could use these days. Cuevas gives us a FUN, poignant, and timely reminder that life is what we make it and no one has to settle for humdrum. The illustrations are GORGEOUS with a beautiful palette and PERSPECTIVE. Time to get unstuck!
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Sierra d.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2019
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Becky B.
4.0 out of 5 stars What does your shadow long to do that you'd never do?
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2018
Smoot the Shadow is bored of his boy's life. They never do anything exciting. Smoot dreams of doing something exciting, and one day he gets the chance. But soon many other shadows are getting bold and taking on the shape of their dreams. Can Smoot figure out how they can have fun but not drive the world into chaos?

Take a page from Peter Pan, add a dose of imagination of what some creature's shadows may wish they could do, and you get this book. It's actually pretty deep for a picture book. Not many would tackle the problem of what happens when all the shadows start doing what they want. I feel like it was addressed as well as could be in the short page space available. I also liked that watching the boy change over the course of the book too. This would be a great discussion started for middle grades or even older readers as there's a lot to potentially be drawn out of this story. Kids should enjoy the fantastical idea of shadows having a field day doing what they want, while older readers can ponder what deeper things the shadows might represent.
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Traci Bold
5.0 out of 5 stars Imagination gone wild and I LOVE IT! #mustread #PB Written by Michelle Cuevas
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018
Imagination gone wild and I LOVE IT!
#mustread #PB

Written by Michelle Cuevas, illustrated by Sydney Smith and published by Dial Books for Young Readers.
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