shades and shadows

Presents an introduction to different types of light, discussing the properties of light, and looking at how light can create shadows of various shapes and sizes.

Die-cut pages and simple Spanish text describe the many magical things that can be found in the dark.

Henry finds something that is just his--his shadow.

Several children teach their shadows to run, leap, dance, and play.

Presents the story of Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil who at first does not appear to see his shadow.

Shows examples of various items that have shadows.

An illustrated version of the poem in which a child describes her relationship with her shadow.

Gregory Groundhog and his shadow desperately look for each other after they become separated just before their annual appearance on Groundhog Day.

A small boy tells about his friend who lives with him, who follows him, who sometimes is very tall, but who disappears when the sun goes down--his shadow.

Explains different sources of light, shadows, and the difference between translucent and transparent materials.