Shadow Play

Explore the fascinating world of shadows in an interactive guessing game, fostering creativity, observational skills, and a deeper connection with nature in this engaging children's book.

Embark on a captivating adventure with Shadow Play: Guess What It Isfrom the Kidding Nature series. As the sun paints shadows across the ground, young readers aged 3-6 are invited to decipher the mysterious shapes that appear. Through an interactive novelty format with fold-out pages and cutouts, children engage in a guessing game, unraveling the secrets behind each shadow. The play of light and darkness creates an imaginative journey, challenging kids to recognise familiar objects while sparking creativity and spatial perception. Whether imprinted on pavement, grass, or sand, shadows become enchanting companions in the exploration of the magic and mystery of nature.

This delightful book, designed for portable entertainment, not only fosters observational skills and critical thinking but also encourages kids to venture outdoors and connect with the world around them. With durable card stock paper and a compact format, Shadow Play is perfect for on-the-go fun, making it an ideal companion for young explorers.

The Kidding Nature series promises to awaken children's natural interest in the world, and this installment, with its engaging guessing game and immersive exploration of shadows, provides an entertaining and educational experience that fuels curiosity and imagination. Shadow Play is an excellent choice for parents and educators seeking a unique and interactive way to introduce children to the wonders of nature.

Selected for the CBC November 2024 Hot Off The Press List.

"A twofer! Well these are fun. Hope you like die-cuts, cause this duo is rife with them. Essentially, you get hints about something on one page but have to peek through their die-cuts to see what they actually are. Think of it as a book that teaches you to look at things in original ways." —Betsy Bird, School Library Journal

"The illustrations are pleasing to the eye, being done in light pastel like colors. Shadow Play tests readers’ imagination, critical thinking, and visual and spatial awareness. A must for an lower elementary library!" —Cherokee Crum, YA Books Central

"This is an interesting set of guessing game titles, using strategically placed cut-outs to encourage kids to guess the answer to various natural objects. Verdict: These won't be for every kid, but they will be fun to spark discussion about perspectives as well as inspiring kids to observe nature." —Jean Little Library

Helena Harastovais a writer, translator, and mother. She graduated in Dramaturgy from the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts, having previously worked for the National Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic. Her most unusual pastime is proofreading texts for errors in spelling, grammar, and style.

Serafima Kosikava is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. She is originally from Belarus, but for the past few years she's been living in Czechia. In 2019 she received a bachelor's degree from the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art in Pilsen, Czechia. She began her journey in illustration through graphic design, and now she does what she loves the most she designs and draws books for children.

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