Author: Connie Tamaddon
In this delightful and entertaining book for young children, photographer Connie Tamaddon uses the properties of light and shadow to create a clever read-out-loud guessing game that illustrates that not everything is as it first seems. Using unusual materials to fashion seemingly familiar shapes, Tamaddon creates an imaginative way to entertain – and enlighten – readers young and old, and provides a playful yet serious opportunity for parents and children to discuss the dangers of prejudging objects and people.
Format: Hardcover
Dimensions: 48 Pages, 7 x 9 in
Published: July 2010
Publisher: Not Available
ISBNs associated with this title:
ISBN - 10:0977801845
ISBN - 13:9870977801848
"Connie reminds us to slow down and look closely at our world, that we make mistakes when we judge too quickly. It is in the moments of pause and reflection that we see detail and nuance. She reminds us that shapes we see in the dark change when we bring them to light. Whether objects or fears or misunderstandings, we only see things clearly when there's light."
- Laurene Powell Jobs, founder of College Track, 2010-05-11
Dedicated to inspiring creativity in children and helping individuals whose voices are not always heard, Connie Tamaddon is donating all profits from Surprising Silhouettes to College Track, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping underprivileged students obtain a college degree.