This was a cute little kids story! Great for damages 2-4 I’d say! My 2.5 year old really enjoyed it, it was a quick and easy read that didn’t lose her interest. The illustrations were incredibly vivid and the style was fun! I only knocked off a star because I found the title a bit misleading, most of the book was not at a circus. I’m also unsure on why the shadow was misbehaving, it’s a kids book so it doesn’t necessarily need to be explained, but it doesn’t make a ton of sense.

Loved the message of dealing with the shadows within oneself.
The illustrations are cute and soft. The storytelling through the colors is very good

This book had really beautiful illustrations. The concept of the book is geared toward mid-elementary children I believe. It focuses on “shadows” which is a deep concept for children to understand.

Love the art style of this book! The message of accepting all parts of us and working through the unwanted parts are shared through a beautiful metaphor of shadows and a circus.

First of all, gorgeous illustrations! Every page was beautifully done. I really enjoyed the story and the prose in this book. The idea that everyone has a shadow, and though it may appear scary, if we open our eyes to them they may be so scary.

Beautiful art. A story of a girl and her shadow and a magic circus. A simple story but enjoyable, would recommend.

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Beautifully illustrated story of a young girl who struggles when her shadow changes and misbehaves. She tries to ignore it and then run away from it, but it stays with her. When it takes her to a secret land and then to a circus in that land, Lika realized how much the two of them could work together. Brankovic ends the story by reminding readers that we all have shadows inside. I appreciate the way she shares that where there is dark and shadows, there is also light and joy.

Super cute story with a great meaning. My son loved the illustrations, they are absolutely gorgeous and kept him very engaged in the story and wanting to hear more about Lika and her shadow.

As an adult reader, I got the deeper meaning of this book - that we all have dark feelings and how to handle them - but I think as a child this book would have just creeped me out. It is dark and scary for 3/4 of the book, so if you have sensitive children beware. But if your young audience can handle the creepy vibe, the illustrations are gorgeous and this is quite different that most picture books!

Very cute story about shadows. When I was younger, I had a bad fear of shadows until my grandmother explained why I should not be afraid and what she said was exactly as the book said.. I took a trip down memory lane and loved it. Such a fun book and the illustrations were so cute!! Children will love this book!!

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This book had a good message and captivating illustrations. I would recommend it, particularly to kids who can handle a slightly spooky atmosphere in their books!

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. The opinions written are completely honest and my own.

A wonderfully unique story with the most appropriate illustrations to go with it. It was a little creepy, but in the end it was just a lovely ode to our shadows.

This book reminded me of the shadow citizens in Miyazaki's Spirited Away. I think it could possibly be somewhat scary for little ones but I really enjoyed it and think it's a great book for children who like a bit of mystery.