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A charming picture book that will inspire curious little artists to follow the spark that calls to them
When Eddy meets his grandfather for the first time, he's surprised by Yéye's colorful personality. Without warning, Yéye takes Eddy on an adventure to show him the magical world of shadow puppets, exploring this ancient art form and how it brings joy to people even today.
Eddy lets go of self-doubt as he learns to make his own shadow puppets and then teaches his classmates how to do so, as well. With Yéye's help, Eddy and his friends begin to appreciate the rich history and power of art.
Eddy's Shadow Puppets is a heartwarming tale about how we can all be artists, sharing our passion with others.
Ages three to eight.
"Eddy's Shadow Puppets is a delightful introduction to the art of shadow puppets and a sweet story of a child's relationship with culture, creativity, and the elder generation."
—Lisa Brown, author of The Airport Book
"Karina Zhou weaves a wonderful tale of art and perseverance with Eddy's Shadow Puppets. You'll root for Eddy and his classmates as they learn about culture, art, and finding the artist within."
—Benson Shum, author of Anzu the Great Kaiju
"Eddy's Shadow Puppets is like a magical show on display! With its vibrant watercolours and cheerful grandfather-and-grandson duo, the book leaves me yearning for an encore. Zhou's artistic talent and message make this a must-read for any child."
—Laura Gao, author of Messy Roots
"What a sweet book about creativity and sharing stories! And the colorful illustrations are beautiful too!"
—Books Are Magic
Karina Zhou (she/her) is a Chinese Canadian writer, illustrator, and animator currently located in San Francisco. She loves crafting stories that bring joy and a sense of wonder to young readers and the young at heart. She is the author and illustrator of Kai's Tea Eggs (Arsenal Pulp Press).