Shadow Wall

Through the power of human connection and some enchanting gifts, little Scarlet transforms her world. Recommended ages: for 0 - 7yrs old Author: Olivia Coates Illustrator: Anastasia Bukhnina Format: Hardcover

  What is this picture book about? 

Once Scarlet lived in a home filled with colour, where she painted with Grandma Ruby.

Green meadows, blue wild flowers, and yellow ducklings danced across the canvas.

But not anymore.

When Scarlet moves to the city, her days are no longer filled with the joys that she's used to. Instead, darkness dominates her world. The grey seems never-ending, and frightening shadows creep through the cracks in the walls.

That is, until she discovers something.

The people of Scarlet's new world are not as frightening as they seem, and through the power of connection and some enchanting gifts, colour slowly to her world.

  Praise for 
"Such a unique book. The intriguing transition between greyscale and colour makes it truly memorable." Love for Stories. "Delightful. Incredible illustrations. Beautiful story." Susanna Sewell, Children's Librarian. "What a charming little book!" Let's Get Kids Reading.
An excerpt from the story

"Once, Scarlet lived in a home filled with colour, where she painted with Grandma Ruby.
Green meadows, blue wild flowers, and yellow ducklings danced across the canvas.

But not anymore.

From a new window in a room that didn’t feel like home, the grey seemed never-ending.

Day after day, Scarlet stared at the empty wall outside her building. With every sigh she breathed, shadows crept from the cracks to spread a little more darkness.

Loneliness loomed in those shadows, stealing colour from everything.

Scarlet didn’t want to fall into the shadows.
So she explored the city.

At first glance, each new space was as grey as the last.

But as she peered closer into overlooked nooks,
forgotten furrows and secret spaces…

She found colourful gifts.."