The Night Shimmy

Feb 6, 2025 6:02 AM

Author:Anthony Browne

The Night Shimmy

Eric doesn't like to talk. His secret friend, the Night Shimmy, says everything for him. Then he meets Marcia, who doesn't mind that he is quiet. As the two become friends, the Night Shimmy disappears. Angry and scared, Eric refuses to play with Marcia. But soon she needs his help and Eric discovers that he doesn't need his imaginary friend after all.

Reviews

Anthony Browne . . . Sublime master of the visual pun

—— Independent on Sunday

For sheer illustrative wit, Anthony Browne is unsurpassed

—— The Times

There is someone in every class who will identify with Eric

—— Child Education

Exquisitely detailed and rich illustrations make this a joy to read

—— Child Education

A heart-warming children's fable for fussy eaters and their exasperated parents . . . Delicious is an enchanting book full of detailed, colourful illustration and humour

—— Beth Wicks , Organic Life

This delightful, funny and, in its way, touching book, again demonstrates Mini Grey's facility for looking at things from a different angle

—— Carousel

An absolutely delightful debut

—— Kirkus Reviews Starred Review

A witty confection of highly colourful characters

—— The Horn Book

A delightful pick for sharp readers enamoured of gothic sensibilities and clever prose

—— Shelf Awareness Starred Review

This witty, imaginative entry deserves a prominent space on the MG shelf.

—— PaperBound

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