Paper Peek Colors
Written and illustrated by Chihiro Takeuchi
Acclaimed author and illustrator Chihiro Takeuchi’s Paper Peek Color gives children a vibrant look at the bright colors around them while offering a playful seek and find component.
Each page begins with the name of a color and, underneath, an object that represents the color. For example, the color blue has water as the object. On the opposite page, a large raindrop cutout exposes many different images colored blue.
Turn the page for more fun! “Can you find …? One Submarine, Two Starfish, Three Seahorses, Four Jellyfish, Five Fish.”
Babies will love viewing the brightly colored pages while learning about shapes, colors and, later, counting too!
Takeuchi has written several children’s books and been a Selected Illustrator two years in a row at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy.
Jane Foster’s Black and White
By Jane Foster
Young children love stark contrasts, and Jane Foster’s Black and White board book will not disappoint. On each two-page spread, one page is dark with white lettering naming the black and white animal that is shown on the opposite page.
For example, “Shy armadillo,” is written in white against black on the left side of the page, while a darling illustration of a white and black armadillo can be found on the opposite page!
Jane Foster is a self-taught illustrator and textile designer whose designs have been featured in Vogue magazine, World Wildlife Fund and retail stores such as Ikea around the world. She has written seven books for children and two craft books for adults. She lives in Devon, England.
Who Says Peekaboo?
A Highlights for Children book, illustrated by Vanja Kragulj
Babies love to play peekaboo! The brightly colored Who Says PEEKABOO? shows playful images of real-life toddlers hiding while baby animals do the seeking!
Each time an animal finds the baby, the animal makes a noise. The puppy says, “Woof!” while the duck says, “Quack!”
Children can play peekaboo along with the babies in the book! Other concepts that can be introduced to little ones are colors and the sounds different animals make. This colorful board book combines photos of real children and animals along with colorful illustrations.
Highlights for Children has been encouraging joyful learning since 1946 with magazines, toys, games, books and puzzle books. Vanja Kragulj is a Canadian surface designer, graphic designer and illustrator. Her work is full of color and whimsy and appeals to both adults and children.
Sandy Foster is a writer and blogger (NadinesBakery.com) who lives in the Kansas City area.