Nothing Sticks Like a Shadow: A Funny Animal Story About a Rabbit Trying to Lose His Shadow for Kids

by Ann Tompert, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

To win a bet, Rabbit tries to get rid of his shadow with the aid of his many animal friends.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Science, Juvenile

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Ann Tompert is an award-winning children's book author who has written more than 20 books, including Harry's Hats, Just a Little Bit, and Little Fox Goes to the End of the World.

Reviews

[Pamela Rabon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Value lessons here.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was GREAT!!! My first graders are currently transitioning into the "light" portion of science & this book was a great lead-in. After reading this book, my students and I went outside to trace their shadows on the concrete, then two hours later we went back to see how they had moved. The kids loved it and this book helped them to grasp the of light & shadows.

[KC · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this story about a rabbit who does all the things in an attempt to win a bet with a woodchuck by losing his shadow. I checked out this book to see if it would be a good read aloud option for when my 1st graders study shadows in science. I think it’ll be helpful either as an introduction or at the end of the lesson to explain what happened with rabbit’s shadow.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rabbit makes a bet he can escape his shadow. He tries and tries and tries but can't. Finally night falls and voila--his shadow is gone!

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JE-Tom

[Ashley Levan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really cute book and a great way to introduce light to your students. Shadows are interesting to kids and this book is a fun way to engage them.

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story, great illustration of the qualities of a shadow.