Hand Shadow Fun: A Mini Book of Shadow Puppets, Silhouette Art and Creative Fun for All Ages (Dover Little Activity Books: Puzzles) - Softcover

Jacobs, Frank; Bursill, Henry

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9780486796741: Hand Shadow Fun: A Mini Book of Shadow Puppets, Silhouette Art and Creative Fun for All Ages (Dover Little Activity Books: Puzzles)

Synopsis

All you need is a flashlight, a blank wall, and the limitless imagination of your own two hands.

Children and adults around the world delight in hand shadows, and this little activity book shows how to perform the age-old art. Detailed illustrations, accompanied by charming verses, depict the formation of 28 images using only hands and fingers. Entertain friends and family with shadow pictures of a bird, bunny, elephant, and other figures.
 

  • Learn 28 shadow figures using clear, step-by-step illustrations, from a bunny, camel, and elephant to a goose, a pig, a squirrel, and even Shakespeare!
  • Charming nonsense verses are paired with visuals to enhance the storytelling experience. Makes bedtime tales especially fun.
  • As a creative tool for hand therapy, hand shadows can help improve fine motor skills, dexterity, and finger isolation.
  • Perfect for screen-free entertainment, this book is a low-tech way to bond with kids and keep them away from digital distractions.
  • Fits into any bag, backpack, or pocket with its compact 4" x 6" size, making it a great companion for boys and girls of all ages during road trips, camping nights, or cozy indoor playtime.
  • A great gift idea for party favors and stocking stuffer gifts under $5.

Illuminate your child's imagination and spark their creativity with Hand Shadow Fun.

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Discover the age-old art of hand shadows!
Children and adults around the world delight in hand shadows, and this little activity book shows how to perform the ancient art. Learn how to entertain friends and family with shadow pictures of a bird, bunny, elephant, and other figures. Detailed illustrations, accompanied by charming verses, depict the formation of 28 images using only hands and fingers.
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9780486291765: Fun with Hand Shadows (Dover Kids Activity Books)

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ISBN 10:  0486291766 ISBN 13:  9780486291765
Publisher: Dover Publications, 1996
Softcover