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Boris and the Wrong Shadow Hardcover – Picture Book, January 1, 2009
- Reading age5 - 6 years
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Lexile measureAD660L
- Dimensions10.25 x 0.5 x 11.5 inches
- PublisherTiger Tales
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 2009
- ISBN-101589250826
- ISBN-13978-1589250826
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- Publisher : Tiger Tales (January 1, 2009)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1589250826
- ISBN-13 : 978-1589250826
- Reading age : 5 - 6 years
- Lexile measure : AD660L
- Item Weight : 1.1 pounds
- Dimensions : 10.25 x 0.5 x 11.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,731,586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #8,030 in Children's Mouse, Hamster, Guinea Pig & Squirrel Books
- #15,075 in Children's Cat Books (Books)
- #65,122 in Children's Humor
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About the author
Leigh Hodgkinson is an author and illustrator. She also is an animation director, designer and kids tv creator.
She was born in Rhodesia and emigrated to the UK when she was a child and grew up in Hampshire.
She studied graphic design at the University of Humberside and then specialised in Animation Direction at the National Film and Television School.
Leigh worked in animation for a while making short film/tv/adverts and then as art director for kids tv show “Charlie and Lola”. It was after this her journey into making picture books began.
Leigh has made oodles of books for children and has worked with Orchard, Nosy Crow, Bloomsbury, Simon & Schuster, Egmont and Oxford University Press. Her books have been published all around the world.
She is designer and co-creator of Cbeebies animated show “Olobob Top”.
Leigh has a fizzy brain and is rubbish at relaxing. Because of this fact she is always drawing/writing/making/designing/baking.
Leigh lives in East Sussex with her husband and children.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2021All of my kids have loved this book since I first bought it in 2008. Unfortunately 3 kids and age didn’t do well for the book itself. It took a while to find but now my 4th child absolutely adores Boris.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2015This book is simply adorable and quickly became one of my five year old daughter's favorites. We love this author and have many of her books, if you are thinking of getting this or any of her other books, I would highly recommend them.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020This is the kind of book that helps kids fall in love with reading and storytelling! Well done!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2012Boris and the Wrong Shadow by author/illustrator Leigh Hodgkinson is a hoot. Poor Boris gets made fun of because of his puny shadow. Even the birds arenft scared of him. He soon finds out that someone feels that way about his shadow all the time, but having Borisfs larger shadow made him feel big and important. With quick thinking, Boris is able to keep his shadow and help a friend.
This is a great book that is funny while it teaches kids about problem solving. The delightful story is complemented by Hodgkinsonfs zany and adorable artwork. The overall book design with bolded words, words in bubbles, and curvy word art works so well for this book, giving Boris and the Wrong Shadow a light, whimsical feel despite its important lesson. The bookfs large size (11 x 9 3/4) will make it easy to find on the shelf, but it will never be there long because the kids will be reading this one all the time.
Highly recommended!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2012Boris the cat loves his catnaps. When he awakes and prepares to take his walk, he notices something very strange. His shadow looked like it might belong to a mouse. Not just any mouse, but a sneaky, squeaky mouse named Vernon. How could this shadow swap have taken place? Without his cat shadow how would Boris make the birds flutter when he bounces by the bird bath? Even worse, what will the other cats think when they see Boris and his very small shadow? It will be tricky getting his shadow back. You'll have to read more to see if Boris succeeds.
The fun and quirky illustrations will have kids learning shapes. Parents can talk to young readers about cats, mice and birds. Lots of colors can also be found for young readers to learn along with lots of other objects kids will have a great time identifying. Simple sentences with easy to recognize words will have kids reading this book over and over.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2012I read this book to my 4 year old daughter almost every night before bed. It's a visual feast with a creative story. I highly recommend this book!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013The author had a good idea for a book and then botched it in the execution. Between the overly-busy, ugly illustrations plastered with blurry photoshopped shadows and the awkwardly phrased narrative, this is a mess of a book you shouldn't wish on any kid's bedtime.
For a beautifully illustrated, laugh-out-loud funny children's book, try Oliver Jeffer's "Stuck" instead.
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- sadieReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic book by Leigh Hodgkinson
Another brilliant story by Leigh Hodgkinson. After my year 2 class were hooked on 'Goldilocks and just the one bear' I wanted to explore more of her books and I wasn't disappointed. I really enjoyed reading this to my class and they really enjoyed it too. They love the bright, unique illustrations and constantly ask for it again.
- MISS AJ OBRIENReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Morris or Boris
This book is brilliant and I bought it to replace one the kids had ripped they then told me the cat was called morris I think there must be two different cats but the book is the same story lol morris or boris this book is brilliant...
- MRS SARAH TARRANTReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2015
3.0 out of 5 stars Bit boring but niece enjoyed it
Not sure if I like this book, I got it for when my 5 year old niece stays with us. It's a bit of a boring read but she seemed to enjoy it which is the main thing. I wondered if it'd be a bit weird for her and if she'd have funny dreams but that just might be me being over sensitive!
- caroline juskusReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story - a mouse steals a cat's shadow - ...
Great story - a mouse steals a cat's shadow - and of course wonderful illustrations that are synonymous or should that be mouse! with all Leigh Hodgkinson's work...