Watch This!

Watch This! is a groundbreaking modern photographic picture book about children using their bodies to make sense of shapes in a playful way, from three highly-acclaimed Australian creators.

 

 

Can you make a circle with your arms?
Or a triangle with your fingers?
If we work together, we can make a rectangle, or even a pyramid.
We can make lots and lots of shapes – just watch this!

 

A bold and playful celebration of movement, energy, pattern, colour and shape!

 

IN THE MEDIA

 

‘In this inviting concept book, children use their bodies to make different shapes. Brilliantly clear, eye-catching photographs showcase gross motor skills in action ... The cheery, conversational text encourages children not only to recognise shapes in their world but also to make connections between themselves and others, and playfully prompts more abstract thinking… The personalities of the 12 diverse participants shine through ... A kinetic celebration of body and mind.’
—School Library Journal

 

"Grab a friend — or two or three — and challenge yourselves by bending, stretching, and twisting into a variety of geometric shapes. [...] With this interactive guide that encourages healthy, creative play through imitation, just follow the examples to shape up, or practice identifying sight words and patterns." —Foreword Reviews

 

 

THE AUTHORS

 

Jane Godwin is an acclaimed Australian children’s book publisher
and author of over twenty books. Her work is published internationally and has received numerous awards.

 

Beci Orpin is an internationally recognised illustrator, designer, and
artist known for her quirky and fresh artistic flair. She lives in Melbourne with her family.

 

Hilary Walker is a Melbourne-based photographer specializing in natural and informal aesthetics, particularly in working with children.