The Art of Making Shadows: Create 100 Creatures - Softcover

Made using only your hands and a flashlight or lamp, shadow animals have a charm that has lasted through the ages. Enjoy hours of entertainment with the kids by making shadows into all sorts of shapes. The practice of making shadow figures is simple enough for novices and experts alike. The only utensils needed for the creation of shadow puppets are hands, big or small, and a flashlight.

If modern party games seem stiff and soulless, step out of the shadows with the nostalgic The Art of Making Shadows. Just a little practice will have you demonstrating the roar of a lion and the snap of a crocodile; and soon you'll be putting on an entire show to impress friends and family. What an fun addition to stories read in the living room, or around the campfire! Parents watch as kids become masters of their own fingers and create shows for their families.

This book contains 100 shadow animals to learn, ranging from simple one hand creations to challenging two hand shadows. There is no shadow figure to small or too big for The Art of Making Shadows, this book is fun for the whole family, and perfect for the classroom. Shows how to put on a shadow show, with advice on using scenery and sound effects for a professional performance.