Shadow by Jill Newsome (1999) is for children facing the challenge of a family move. Rosy must leave behind her home, school, and friends when her family moves to a new house. She is angry and lonely. She has insomnia and nightmares. Then one day, she brings home an injured rabbit. Claudio Munoz's palette fills with color as Rosy heals the rabbit and it becomes her pet. It follows her everywhere, hence the name Shadow. When Shadow wanders off, Rosy posts signs in her neighborhood. The classmate who finds Shadow becomes Rosy's friend. The text is large print and spare. The illustrations are just enough to represent the story. This book is a quick read.
