The Queen's Shadow: A Story About How Animals See
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The Queen's Shadow: A Story About How Animals See by Cyble Young
In this informational picture book, award-winning author and illustrator Cybèle Young interweaves the science of animal eyesight into a clever whodunit involving a haughty queen. It is during the Queen's Ball, at which "society's most important nobility" are in attendance (all of whom are animals), that a "major crime has been committed": the queen's shadow has been stolen! Mantis Shrimp, the Royal Detective, takes the lead in the investigation to find the perpetrator, and one by one the animal suspects defend their innocence. From a shark and a snake to a dragonfly and a goat, each creature's testimony explains their version of the scene of the crime based on their own unique eyesight, while the finely textured and detailed artwork illustrates the ballroom as viewed by that animal.In sidebars to the story, the author provides factual information about how the eyesight of each animal works, and why. As each animal's perspective sheds new light on the mystery, it becomes clear to children that there are many different ways to see what goes on in the world. A section on how human vision works, background on each of the animals mentioned in the story and a glossary are provided at the back of the book. This is a unique and sophisticated book unlike any other. It would be an excellent resource for life science lessons on animal and human characteristics. The sly humor, engaging storytelling and layered narrative also make it a terrific mystery read.
Cary Fagan is a writer of fiction for both young readers and adults and a contributor to several magazines and newspapers. His work has garnered him the City of Toronto Book Award, and the Jewish Book Committee Prize for Fiction. He is the author of Sleeping Weather, The Doctor's House, The Animal's Waltz, and The Little Black Dress. Mr. Fagan lives in Toronto with his wife and two children.
Cybele Young is a prize winning artist who frequently works in miniature. She was a finalist for the 2000 Governor General's Literary Award for the illustrations she created for Pa's Harvest, her first children's book project. Cybele Young lives in Toronto.
Cybele Young is a prize winning artist who frequently works in miniature. She was a finalist for the 2000 Governor General's Literary Award for the illustrations she created for Pa's Harvest, her first children's book project. Cybele Young lives in Toronto.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781894786607 |
| ISBN 10 | 1894786602 |
| Title | The Queen's Shadow: A Story About How Animals See |
| Author | Cyble Young |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Kids Can Press |
| Year published | 2015-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |