{"product_id":"the-boy-who-collected-shadows-9781807612634","title":"The Boy Who Collected Shadows","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Shu Chen Hou\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kokoshungsan Kids\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kokoshungsan Kids\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Themes - Emotions \u0026amp; Feelings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Boy Who Collected Shadows\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully illustrated children's story about courage, self-discovery, and emotional growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEli is a quiet boy with an unusual gift - he collects shadows. Hidden inside small glass vials, each shadow holds a story: unspoken fears, secret hopes, and the emotions people struggle to understand. While others see shadows as something to fear, Eli believes they are pieces of ourselves waiting to be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided by his friend Mira and a mysterious figure known as the Shadow Whisperer, Eli begins a journey into a magical forest where he must confront his greatest fear - the doubt within himself. As the shadows come to life, Eli learns a powerful truth: fear is not something to be locked away, but something to understand, accept, and transform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in gentle, poetic language and paired with soft, dreamlike illustrations, this story supports children's emotional development while encouraging empathy, courage, and self-awareness. It is ideal for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, and shared family moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis English edition is also suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish language learning\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping young readers build vocabulary, comprehension, and emotional literacy through meaningful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren aged 6-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents and educators supporting emotional development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool and library collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish language learners (ESL\/EFL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA timeless story that reminds readers of all ages: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewhat we fear most may be the very part of us that needs understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kokoshungsan Kids","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47969453211799,"sku":"9781807612634","price":1197.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781807612634.webp?v=1782921908","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-boy-who-collected-shadows-9781807612634","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}