We All Cast Shadows

On the day of a lunar eclipse, a young girl observes the shadows of the city and helps a new friend step out of his shyness. On a walk to the park, a young girl delights in the shadows of the city: dog shadows and bicycle shadows, bus shadows and lots of people shadows. During her walk, she notices a shy boy who is all alone and doesn't seem to cast a shadow at all. The girl invites the boy to join her shadow play, and he slowly comes out of his shell. And as the daylight fades, the earth casts its entire planet-sized shadow on the moon in a total lunar eclipse! Simple on the surface, this story invites readers to notice the world around them and the relationships we have with each other and the natural world-from shadows and light to the power of patience and friendship. AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: James Gladstone is an award-winning author of picture books for children, including When Planet Earth Was New, Earthrise, and Journey Around the Sun. James lives in Toronto, Ontario. Salini Perera (she/her) has been making art for as long as she can remember. Now, she gets to make art for picture books-a lifelong dream come true. She was born in Sri Lanka, but grew up in Scarborough, Ontario. She lives with her husband Michael and their two cats, Victoria and Alice. SELLING POINTS: . This gentle story encourages inclusivity, observation, and shadow play . A playful look at light and shadows . Promotes kindness, curiosity, and friendship . Back matter includes information about lunar eclipses