Shadow Puppets

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What is Shadow Puppets about?

Discover how ordinary cardboard, sticks and cellophane can become amazing shadow puppets. This lively instructional book shows young readers how to make several animal puppets, including a crocodile and a fish, and how to make parts of them move. Clear photographs, colourful illustrations and labelled diagrams explain each step. With simple repeated sentences and easy-to-follow directions, children can learn about light, shapes and movement while creating their own shadow-puppet show.

About the author

Jenny Feely is a children’s author whose books help young readers explore science, nature and everyday life. She has written many engaging early-reading titles, including The Giant Gingerbread Man, Animal Skeletons, Jellyfish and Under Sail. Her clear, lively stories are designed to make learning fun and encourage children to read, discover and ask questions.