Shine -- Bruno Valasse, Hardcover

A lyrical and dramatic picture book about a moth who is afraid of the dark and embraces his authentic self. For fans of Little Tree and It Fell From the Sky.

A little moth hides from the dark, and doesn't want to leave his bright and cozy home. But here's a secret: he loves watching the stars. They only come out at night, though . . . when it's dark outside.

One night, the stars give the moth the courage to go outside into the night. There, he makes friends with other creatures who are also afraid of the dark, and they play and sparkle under the stars. But will a dangerous encounter with a group of hungry frogs drive the moth back inside? Or will it encourage him to create his own light in the darkness?

Inspired by the author's own childhood memories of being afraid of the dark but drawn to the beauty of the night sky, Shine is a gorgeous debut picture book which will encourage readers to be their authentic selves . . . and glow!

Author: Bruno Valasse
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 04/30/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.60h x 8.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781774884287
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2024
School Library Journal 04/01/2024 pg. 124
Booklist 04/15/2024 pg. 59
BookPage 05/01/2024

About the Author
Born and currently living in Mexico City, BRUNO VALASSE moved to the UK and went on to study at the Cambridge School of Art, graduating from the Children's Book Illustration M.A. program in 2022. Shine is Bruno's debut author-illustrated children's picture book.