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A Classic From Robert Louis Stevenson. My Shadow!
It doesn’t matter if it’s 1915 or 2016 kids are fascinated by shadows! Written in 1915 by Robert Louis Stevenson this is a timeless classic!! It is as true today as it was in 1915. I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me . . . Not just a pretty poem; but a great learning poem as well. Where does your shadow come from? What causes you to have a shadow? Can you find a shadow outside? What about inside? Does everyone have a shadow? Does your dog? What about the vacuum cleaner? Y’all know me I love kids books. I love how excited 4-year-old Alice gets over a new book. I love how involved she gets with the story. After we finished reading My Shadow, Alice and I used different light sources to make shadows inside and outside too. We checked to see if everything had a shadow; from flowers to people too. Alice and I even play shadow tag; course it’s not really fair, the NaNa’s shadow is a lot bigger target. Illustrated by Sara Sanchez this poem really comes to life. I’m certain that Mr. Stevenson would be impressed with the soft and…


