My Shadow

Story Reading Level C Ages 3–8 Free

My Shadow — illustrated children's story

A free illustrated bedtime story for kids. Read along below or open the GoReadling app for audio narration and word highlighting.

Page 1 of My Shadow

When the sun is out, I can see my shadow on the ground.

Page 2 of My Shadow

I wave my hand. My shadow waves too! It copies everything I do.

Page 3 of My Shadow

I jump up and down. My shadow jumps with me. Hello, shadow!

Page 4 of My Shadow

When I stand near a wall, my shadow gets tall. Very, very tall!

Page 5 of My Shadow

When I crouch down low, my shadow gets small. Tiny and round!

Page 6 of My Shadow

On a cloudy day, my shadow hides. Where did you go, shadow?

Page 7 of My Shadow

When the sun comes back, there it is again! I missed you, shadow.

Page 8 of My Shadow

My shadow is my friend. It follows me everywhere I go.

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