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Things That Hide and Shine
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $24.99
Publisher: Marva James
Published: Mar 28 2026
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In the soft glow of early evening, three friends step outside with flashlights in hand, ready to discover what the gentle dark is hiding - and what it might reveal. Marvin, the joyful explorer; Nia, the storyteller who paints with light; and Jasper, the quiet observer, wander through a twilight world where shadows stretch, beams cross, and imagination comes alive.
As the sky deepens from purple to blue, the children trace flickering shadows, create dancing shapes on fences and trees, and watch the first stars blink awake. Their flashlights become tools of wonder - illuminating butterflies, revealing hidden corners of the yard, and turning the night into a canvas for stories only they can see.
With warm, rhythmic text and soft, expressive illustrations, Things That Hide and Shine celebrates:
- Curiosity and courage
- Friendship and emotional connection
- The beauty of twilight and the magic of play
- The quiet confidence that grows when children explore together
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