The Little Book of Hand Shadows

by Phila H. Webb (Illustrations & Creator), Jane Corby

Discover the timeless magic of hand shadows through this charming volume. With only a light, a wall, and your hands, you can bring to life Old King Cole and his jester, a moose, a panther, a kangaroo, and many other delightful characters. This book, created and drawn by Phila H. Webb with verses by Jane Corby, is reprinted and adapted from the original edition, first published in 1927.

Genres: Nonfiction, Picture Books, Reference, Childrens

80 pages, Hardcover

First published October 8, 1990

Reviews

[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some fun things to do with two hands!

[Robert Davis · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a very little book that demonstrates how to perform hand shadows, accompanied by a little poem for each. This is what used to passed for entertainment before television. My favorite is The Crowing Cock!