There's a surprise on every page as textured shapes magically turn into colorful creatures that beg to be touched and petted. Each spread features a texture, a color, and a shape. With the flip of a gatefold, the textured shape becomes part of a playful group of animals. A fuzzy yellow circle becomes a duckling. Full-color illustrations.
This charming introduction to colors, shapes, and animals has been delighting children all over the world for ten years There is a surprise on every peek-a-boo page, where textured shapes magically turn into colorful creatures perfect for toddler's touching.
Matthew Van Fleet's innovative books have been introducing children to basic concepts for almost twenty years. His unique formats invite toddlers to touch, press, pull, lift and even sniff as they explore colors, shapes, numbers, letters, opposites and more.His books include the #1 "New York Times" bestsellers "Tails" and "DOG" as well as the "New York Times "bestsellers "CAT" and "Alphabet". His first interactive touch and feel book "Fuzzy Yellow Ducklings" has sold more than 1.3 million copies.He lives with his wife, two sons and pug dog in Chappaqua, New York.
[Van Fleet] exhibits a knack for creating animal characters of unusual personality and expressiveness+ (Publishers Weekly)
[Van Fleet] exhibits a knack for creating animal characters of unusual personality and expressiveness
Uses fold-out illustrations and simple text to introduce different textures, colors, shapes, and animals.