Playing with Light and Shadows

First Step Nonfiction: Light and Sound

by Jennifer Boothroyd

Young listeners will learn how shadows are made with light in this accessible audiobook. Simple text explains different kinds of shadows and teaches students how they can make their own shadows, and brings basic science concepts to life and encourages kids to explore the shadows they see every day.

Please The original source audio for this production includes noise/volume issues. This is the best available audio from the publisher.

Audible Audio

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Ting Zhang · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book “Playing with light and shadows” is by Jennifer Boothroyd, a former elementary school teacher and who has written a lot of nonfiction books for young children. This book is suitable to use for the ages of 2 to 4. I like this book because children can learn how shadows are made with light in the natural environment. It provides vibrant photos and simple texts to show the different kinds of shadows. It is very interesting for children to know. It explains basic science concepts about light and encourage children and teachers to explore the shadows they see everywhere. It helps children to recognize that light is all around them and how to make shadows with their own hands. I think children are very much enjoy making shadows with their hands. This book helps children learn to use their various senses to explore their environment.

[Rosemary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Introduces the concepts of opaque, translucent and transparent. Short text and large photo on each page.