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The Game of Shadows

By Hervé Tullet
Series: Let's Play Games
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In The Game of Shadows by Hervé Tullet, children are invited into a world of imagination and creativity. Using simple yet innovative illustrations, the book encourages young readers to explore shadows and light. It transforms a seemingly simple concept into an interactive experience where each page turn reveals surprises and prompts imaginative play.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy interactive, imaginative play that encourages creativity in children. With Hervé Tullet's signature style, it invites young readers to engage with shadows and light, sparking curiosity and wonder.

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There's a noise in the garden. Who could that be? Creatures hidden in the bushes? A lost wolf? Let's go and see!

In the dark, grab a torch and help amazing and mysterious shadows come to life.

Part of a bright and lively series of board books that work like a game from best-selling illustrator, Hervé Tullet.

The Game of Shadows invites children and adults alike to explore the wonder of shadows and imagination.

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The Game of Shadows by Hervé Tullet is praised for instantly engaging children through its inventive die cuts, bright colours, and interactive elements, making it a delightful experience beyond typical children's books. The book is noted for its visual splendour, drawing from modern art influences, and its ability to evoke lively interactions and storytelling between parents and children. Its format is designed to encourage discovery and withstand the enthusiastic handling of young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714865324

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 March 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 161g

Pages: 14

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hervé Tullet Series: Let's Play Games

About the Author

Herve Tullet published his first book for children in 1994 and is now recognized as one of the world s most innovative children s authors. Known in France as the prince of preschool books , Tullet takes the concept of reading to a new level, inviting young minds to think imaginatively, independently, and creatively. His titles include New York Times bestseller Press Here, as well as I am Blop!, The Big Book of Art, The Giant Game of Sculpture and the Let s Play Games series of board books for young children. He lives in Paris.

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