Note: I received a digital review copy of this book through NetGalley. ( )

Phil and his shadow do everything together. As they grow up, his shadow starts to try new things. He wants to travel and be silly, it seems he does not grow up the same as Phil. Phil gets tired of his shadow always being there so in an upset moment, tells him to get lost. That night Shadow slips away and travels the world having adventures without his pal to share them with. Meanwhile, Phil misses his shadow and sets off to look for him. Of course, the shadow is a metaphor for a best friend. The message in the story is that true friends, will get mad at one another, have different interests and sometimes just want to be alone, but they always find each other. The illustrations also done by David Biedrzycki are cute and funny. Children will relate well to them and to this story. A great book for all libraries, public and elementary school.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. ( )

Phil Groundhog used to think that having a shadow was cool. Shadow jumped with him, laughed with him, sang with him. But now that Phil grew up, he and Shadow don't seem to have too much in common anymore. Phil likes to eat dandelions, Shadow tacos. Phil like to spend his vacations in a local beach, Shadow wants to see the world. The worst is that sometimes Shadow embarrasses Phil in front of his friends. Why can't Shadow be like any other shadow? Phil has had enough. He is so angry he wished Shadow would go away. And Shadow went away. Phil feels so alone... Searching for Shadow around the world sounds scary, but Phil has to find him.

This book is so silly and funny! A serious and responsible groundhog trying to hold at bay his irreverent shadow makes a totally enjoyable read. It makes you want to play with your shadow again. The characters are lovable. The story is told with short sentences and few words, the illustrations playing an important role. A great read if you are looking to just have some fun.

I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Find more children's book reviews in Reviews in Chalk ( )