Shadow Books

2 books · Ages 4–11 · Chapter Books

Shadow Books is a 2-book series for ages 4–11 by Richard Powell. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Hoot! Hoot! and The Black Cat are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

The Black Cat
The Black Cat2003
Hoot! Hoot!
Hoot! Hoot!2003

What This Series Covers

Loneliness & BelongingMaking FriendsBeing DifferentLove & FamilyEmpathy & KindnessSelf-Confidence & Identity

What to Read Next

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Cover of Ella
Ella
Alex T. Smith
Ella the ladybird works tirelessly, but her wasp stepsisters never show gratitude. When an invitation to the Grand Bug B
Ages 4–8
Cover of The Pros & Cons of Being a Frog
The Pros & Cons of Being a Frog
Sue DeGennaro
A shy boy finds an unexpected friend in an unusual girl who encourages him to dress as a frog. When frustration threaten
Ages 4–11
Cover of The Spirit of Cattail County
The Spirit of Cattail County
Victoria Piontek
Sparrow feels like an outsider, with rumors of her house being haunted and her own "unusual" nature. But she's not alone
Ages 8–12
Cover of A Donkey Called Mistletoe
Jasmine Green Rescues #3
A Donkey Called Mistletoe
Helen Peters
For the child who dreams of befriending an animal or experiencing farm life, this story offers heartwarming tales of fri
Ages 7–10
Cover of Freckle Juice
Freckle Juice
Jennifer Litzel
Andrew Marcus envies his classmate's freckles and buys a secret "freckle juice" recipe from Sharon. His hilarious attemp
Ages 4–11
Cover of Lonely Bird's Dream
Lonely Bird #2
Lonely Bird's Dream
Ruth Whiting
For the child who feels like an outsider or longs for connection, this gentle story explores finding belonging and coura
Ages 6–8