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Product details

  • ISBN 9788000072876
  • Dimensions: 220 x 220mm
  • Publication Date: 26 Dec 2024
  • Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
  • Publication City/Country: CZ
  • Language: English
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Look closely. Guess the shape. Discover the magic hiding in every shadow.

Shadow Play: Guess What It Is is a playful, interactive guessing book for kids ages 3 to 6 that turns everyday shadows into a fun game of discovery. As sunlight creates mysterious shapes on pavement, grass, and sand, young readers are invited to guess what each shadow belongs to before revealing the answer. With fold-out pages and clever cutouts, this novelty picture book encourages children to observe carefully, think creatively, and connect shapes to the natural world around them.

Perfect for curious preschoolers, Shadow Play builds early observation, spatial awareness, and critical thinking skills through hands-on play. Made with sturdy cardstock pages and a compact, portable format, it is easy to take along for outdoor adventures, travel, or quiet play on the go. Part of the Kidding Nature series, this engaging book inspires kids to slow down, look closely, and explore the simple wonders of nature with imagination and curiosity.

Key Features:

  • Interactive Guessing Game for Young Kids: Encourages children to observe shapes and guess what each shadow represents.
  • Novelty Design with Fold-Outs and Cutouts: Hands-on elements make reading playful, engaging, and memorable.
  • Builds Observation and Thinking Skills: Supports creativity, visual perception, and early problem solving.
  • Perfect for Ages 3 to 6: Designed for preschoolers and early learners.
  • Made for On-the-Go Fun: Durable cardstock pages and a compact size are ideal for travel and outdoor play.


For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books, pop ups, and nonfiction, Albatros Media is dedicated to creating high-quality books that inspire imagination and discovery.

Helena Harastova is a writer, translator, and mother. She graduated in Dramaturgy from the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts, having previously worked for the National Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic. Her most unusual pastime is proofreading texts for errors in spelling, grammar, and style.

Serafima Kosikava is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. She is originally from Belarus, but for the past few years she’s been living in Czechia. In 2019 she received a bachelor’s degree from the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art in Pilsen, Czechia. She began her journey in illustration through graphic design, and now she does what she loves the most – she designs and draws books for children.

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