An adventure that little ones will want to enjoy again and again.
Young Flora Figglesworth lives in a house on a hill, surrounded by a majestic forest. One midsummer night, Flora is awakened by the sounds of music. Propelled by curiosity and led by entrancing firefly light, Flora takes off on a midnight adventure to discover the source of the music. She travels through the forest and discovers a truly unusual group of animal musicians, all contributing to the enchanting song. But each time Flora gets close to any of the animals, they appear to be asleep with nothing more than fireflies urging her forward. The uptempo story ends with a hint of something magical.
Shadow Songs is a melodic book made for curious children. The story features an assortment of musical instruments and animals, and boasts a terrific tempo and pace, perfect for acclimating new readers to a variety of challenging words. Fun phrases such as “rocked out” and “tickling of ivory” will be a hoot to hear kids learn and repeat. With a digital vibe, the artwork is modern yet simplistic, something that will feel familiar to kids. There is no subtle agenda, nor a sweeping moral lesson in this charming book. Rather, the pages are purely entertaining and entirely lighthearted, making for an adventure that little ones will want to enjoy again and again. Part of the Flora Figglesworth Fantasy series, Shadow Songs stokes the fires of imagination and paves the way for a contented night’s sleep.
