✰✰✰✰✰ This visually stunning board book introduces children to the most basic color wheel. Beginning with all the colors on the right-hand side, as the reader flips through the pages, you gradually rebuild the color wheel on the left beginning with the primary colors. Additionally, the poetic text and illustrations work well with the colors to describe the water cycle, which is also in its simplest form.
The Bottom Line: This is a brilliant introduction to both a little bit of color theory and science. Colorful plastic discs are used to filter the light and produce a color wheel as you read along. It's a creative idea that both children and caregivers will enjoy. Enthusiastically recommended for children in Preschool.
Details: You Are Light written & illustrated by Aaron Becker. Board book published by Candlewick Studio in 2019. 16 p. ISBN: 978-1-5362-0115-4 NOTE: I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. This was made possible via the publisher and the Early Reviewers program at LibraryThing.
✰✰✰✰½ Fans of L. M. Montgomery's classic tale, Anne of Green Gables, will want to check out this colorful board book to share with their little ones. Each two-page spread is dedicated to a color representing a memorable scene from the classic. Who could forget when Gilbert pulled Anne's hair or when Anne and Diana first met? These scenes and more are lovingly recreated with fabric, thread, and embroidery floss.
The Bottom Line: This adorable board book is prefect for very beginning readers who are learning their colors. It's also a charming introduction to a classic tale. Highly recommended to read with little ones ages 2 - 3.
Details: Anne's Colors by Kelly Hill. Hardcover board book published by Tundra Books in 2018. 20 p. ISBN: 978-0-7352-6284-3 Note: I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. This was made possible via the Early Reviewers program at LibraryThing.
✰✰✰✰✰ Throughout the day and into the night a charming group of animal friends enjoy reading, doing chores, racing, and other outdoor adventures together as they learn to count. At each stop there is a new activity and a new friend joins the fun. Read along as the barefoot critters count up to twelve before the day is over. This adorable little board book is one that you and your little one will read again and again.
The Bottom Line: This sweet and sturdy board book gently helps new readers learn to count. Each number is given a two page spread, and both pages feature that exact number of critters. The artwork in watercolor and gouache feature a natural color palette resulting in engaging illustrations. Enthusiastically recommended for bedtime reading for little ones ages 2 – 4.
Details: Counting with Barefoot Critters written & illustrated by Teagan White. Board book edition published by Tundra Books in 2018. 30 p. ISBN: 978-0-7352-6323-9 NOTE: I received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This was made possible via the Early Reviewers program at LibraryThing.
