About this item
Highlights
- *"Australian author/illustrator Canty builds a conceptual guessing game around the rainbow's seven colors....Canty's illustrations are exquisitely clear, drawing children in first to guess at the silhouetted mystery images, then to linger over the beautifully painted ones.
- 2-4 Years
- 11.3" x 9.3" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Concepts
Description
About the Book
"Shapes and Colors introduces readers to a multi-tiered new concept book about shape and color sorting and object identification. With fresh and appealing illustrations and a striking design, this is a future classic for modern kids."--Page 4 of cover.Book Synopsis
*"Australian author/illustrator Canty builds a conceptual guessing game around the rainbow's seven colors....Canty's illustrations are exquisitely clear, drawing children in first to guess at the silhouetted mystery images, then to linger over the beautifully painted ones. A stellar concept title and a fine choice for both one-on-one and group sharing."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
The award-winning author/illustrator of the Heads and Tails series introduces readers to a multi-tiered new concept book about shape and color sorting and object identification. With fresh and appealing illustrations and a striking design, featuring spot lamination throughout the interior, this is a concept book with longevity.
Review Quotes
*"Australian author/illustrator Canty builds a conceptual guessing game around the rainbow's seven colors....Canty's illustrations are exquisitely clear, drawing children in first to guess at the silhouetted mystery images, then to linger over the beautifully painted ones. A stellar concept title and a fine choice for both one-on-one and group sharing."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
About the Author
John Canty is an award winning creator of picture books who lives in Melbourne Australia. His books include Heads and Tails (2018 Children's Book Council of Australia Notable), Heads and Tails: Insects (2019 Children's Book Council of Australia Honor Award, CCBF Best International Picture Book at the Shanghai book fair 2019).