National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: Colors!

by National Geographic Kids

Overview

In these 24-page board books, young children will learn important skills such as naming, sorting, counting, matching, as well as basics such as colors, letters, and numbers, through fun, interactive games and activities in these photographically illustrated titles.

In this book, children will learn colors by grouping colors in isolation, and then in context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426309298
Publisher:	Disney - RHCB
Publication date:	06/12/2012
Series:	Look & Learn Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	5.94(w) x 5.94(h) x 0.56(d)
Lexile:	420L (what's this?)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

About the Author

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, website, apps, games, toys, television series and events and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core.

Editorial Reviews

Though bright and bold, this exploration of color demonstrates a dreary understanding of tots' abilities. Clearly recognizable photographs, several to a spread, present both objects regularly associated with specific colors (yellow school bus, red ladybug) and those that occur in many hues (crayon, flower). Each color is introduced in a clear spread that features several labeled objects, while the following spread asks the audience to find items of that color in a crowded scene full of like choices. "This is candy for a special after-dinner treat. Can you find everything orange?" The scattering of orange-peel candies and an array of gumdrops and jelly beans in eye-poppingly bright shades makes it difficult to distinguish among the treats. Each of these spreads also presents a factoid in an inset circle that lacks any context for the toddling set. "GUESS WHAT? / It takes 7 to 21 days to make a jellybean." Companion title Same and Different requires a similarly advanced skill set, asking listeners to "spot the difference." These busy arrangements require an older audience and a different format. (Board book. 2-3)

Kirkus Reviews