Shadow Puppets

By Galison/Mudpuppy
Price $16.99
Age 3+

These laser-cut shadow puppets on sticks cast such vivid, lively shadows on the wall, it's almost like having your own animation studio. But in this case there's no high-tech learning curve. Just shine a light and bring them to life. Kids immediately tap into their dramatic and comic talents, doing voice-overs and acting out stories ranging from lofty to over-the-top. Parents find them so amusing they may find themselves wishing they were kids again. But fear not. Each kit contains 8 different shadow puppets from a given theme, enough so that the whole family can get in on the act. For example, the Pirate Adventures includes 4 distinct, rather kooky pirate characters, a parrot, a ship, a pirate flag (the skull and crossbones), and, of course, a sea-faring vessel. In addition to Pirate Adventures, there are currently 5 other titles in the series - Dinosaur Planet, Princess Paradise, Babar, The Little Prince, and Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar. With Shadow Puppets, you'll always know what time it is - it's show time!