The Silver Shadow
The Silver Shadow by Mariesa Dulak, published by Candlewick Press on May 13, 2025, is a children’s book that explores the bond between a little girl and a silver shark she discovers while searching through tide pools. This 32-page edition presents a narrative that highlights the importance of caring for marine life and the connections we share with the ocean. The story unfolds as the girl encounters the stranded shark, prompting her to consider how it can find its way home.
Readers will find a beautifully illustrated tale that draws on themes of family life and geography, reflecting the author’s memories of Barbados. The narrative emphasizes the significance of helping living creatures and understanding their environments. Through this enchanting story, children are invited to explore the wonders of marine life and the responsibilities that come with it.
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A spellbinding story about a little girl, the sea, and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help.
My toes hunt for grooves in the rough rock. And then . . . I see her.
While searching for wonders in the tide pools, a little girl discovers a silver shark, stranded in the shallows–sleek and quick, but still just a baby. The sun is high and the tide is out. How will the shark find its way home? Drawing on family memories of life in Barbados, award-winning author Mariesa Dulak and best-selling artist Alea Marley have woven together a spellbindingly beautiful story about our connections to the ocean and what we owe other living creatures.
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