Ray
Published on 6. July 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-0-19-278386-8 (ISBN)
Description
When night falls and the shadows get longer and darker, Mouse is scared. How will he find his way
home? Luckily he meets a firefly who reassures him, 'I'm Ray and I'll light your way.'
On their starlit walk, however, it can seem that every shadow is lurking danger. And the meerkat,
chickens, frogs and squirrels who join them agree-until Ray flies close with his light and shows
what the shadows really are.
But sometimes, just sometimes, the shadows might be just what they look like . . .
home? Luckily he meets a firefly who reassures him, 'I'm Ray and I'll light your way.'
On their starlit walk, however, it can seem that every shadow is lurking danger. And the meerkat,
chickens, frogs and squirrels who join them agree-until Ray flies close with his light and shows
what the shadows really are.
But sometimes, just sometimes, the shadows might be just what they look like . . .
Reviews / Votes
*** Shortlisted for the Picture Books to Shout About 2023-2024 Award *** "A very funny book with expressive pictures and a surprise ending." * Primary Times * "A heartwarming picture book that illuminates little ones' fears of the dark, Ray stars a nervous mouse whose scary walk home is lit up by a helpful firefly." * Waterstones * "With a gallery of rich, atmospheric, and luminous illustrations, a witty story featuring a cast of colourful creatures, and a twist in the tail that will make everyone giggle, this is the picture perfect way to illuminate those all-too-familiar night-time fears!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post * "Deliciously tongue-in-cheek, Alex Latimer's travellers' tale will de-light young listeners..." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub * "Laugh yourself silly and never be afraid again with this marvellous book." * Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo * "A spectacular picture book which explores a story of adventure, while addressing fears of the dark and the unknown." * Books for Topics *More details
Edition
1
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
190 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-278386-8 (9780192783868)
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Alex Latimer is a writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, South Africa. In between working on books, Alex writes and illustrates for magazines, advertising campaigns and family birthday cards.