Time for Bed: The Secret of Shadows

by Lisa Allen, Julie Sharp, Vickie Johnson (Illustrator)

The real cause of nighttime shadows is revealed as children focus a flashlight on the die-cut pages. As the story unfolds, they discover that shadows are created by everyday objects. Bedtime fears are put to rest. Flashlight included. 26 pages. 8" x 8

26 pages, Spiral-bound

First published April 1, 1999

About the author

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Lisa Allen is a freelance illustrator and designer who is based in Muriwai, New Zealand. She has illustrated numerous successful picture books including Magic Mistakes, Ooey Gooey Gone, Dragons Under My Bed, Brain Tricks, Emotions in Motion, Uncle Vic's Farm, Auntie Ellie's Beach House and Tilly's Big Problem.

Reviews

[Kris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just read this to my granddaughter. It was a favorite for my son’s. Often leads to fun with shadows on the ceiling. Might be a little scary for some kids!

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun read right before bed with all the lights out. It comes with a light pen that is used to shine on the pages with cutouts to make spooky shadows on the wall. The kids in the book are afraid of the shadows until their mom explains how they are made with the light passing over the ordinary objects in their room.