Shine Review

Shine 

By Bruno Valasse

3/5

*Thank you to the author and netgalley for allowing me to read and review this adorable book.*

This book is perfect for any little ones that may be demonstrating some anxieties or newfound fears.  The moral is so powerful and so sweet- we all have a light within us and as we face our fears and let our shine, we’ll light the way for others, too.  I thought it was so clever to make the main character of the story a moth- a creature that fears the dark and wants to be where it’s bright and lit.  The 3 star rating is due to the fact that I felt like the book jumped to the end too quickly.  I like short children's books but it almost seems like this one could use an extra few pages in the middle to make the message even more compelling.  Nevertheless, it's the cutest concept and I’ll absolutely be looking for more from this author.  

This book is currently planned to be released on April 29, 2024.