Baby Animals Black and White

by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes, Phyllis Limbacher Tildes (Illustrator)

Overview

This charming, best-selling board book introduces eight adorable baby animals, featuring high-contrast black-and-white illustrations perfect for babies from birth to age two.

Research has shown that infants respond more readily to contrasting black and white images, making this book an ideal choice for the youngest of eyes. Up-close images of a playful Dalmatian puppy, a cuddly panda cub, a striped zebra, and other loveable animals grace each page. A final two-page spread completes this charming book with a clever surprise.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780881063134
Publisher:	Charlesbridge
Publication date:	07/01/1998
Pages:	10
Sales rank:	90,585
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.27(d)
Age Range:	Up to 2 Years

About the Author

Phyllis Limbacher Tildes is the author/illustrator of ANIMALS IN CAMOUFLAGE, BABY ANIMALS BLACK AND WHITE, as well as the illustrator of APPLES and PUMPKINS. She lives in Savannah, Georgia.

Editorial Reviews

Dramatic black and white illustrations will capture even youngest baby's interest in this bold new board book. Wordless, this simple picture book capitalizes on the current philosophy that the contrast of black and white is the most appealing to infants. Each page features an extreme close up of various baby animal faces. Common animals such as a bunny, puppy and so on are depicted. However, on a global perspective, Tildes also portrays such exotic creatures as a zebra, seal and panda. The final page, done in bright pastels, reveals a young baby laughing up at a mobile, which is composed of all the animals from the previous pages. Tildes detailed, precise illustrations provide a sound introduction to the animal kingdom. The lack of text will encourage adults and well as children to stretch their imaginations and explore the nature of the various animals, their sounds, habitats, et cetera. The possibilities are limitless. This unique aspect of Tildes book makes it versatile and appropriate from birth up through toddlerhood. The success of this book lies in it's simplicity. Combined with the engaging subject matter—who could be immune to the charms of baby animals—this refreshing board book is irresistible. (Picture book, 0-4)

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