Xavier Deneux
The old toddler classic, the board book, has been re-imagined, and the results are fabulous.
TouchThinkLearn books are designed for early learning with a new dimension.
These retain the sturdiness we love of board books, but with die cut shapes added to the pages for more to touch and feel. Like tiny puzzles, the raised up shapes on the left hand page fit exactly into the cut out shapes on the right side. The shapes are very simple yet thick, so toddlers can get those chubby hands right in there, but parents won't have worry about them being able to tear any pieces off.
Obviously you need more than just sturdy to make a great board book. Deneux has a way of creating illustrations that are very simple, but incredibly adorable. The bunnies that illustrate inside/outside in the
Opposites book are the cutest darn things. They are only outdone by the white kitten turned ninja cat in the
Colors book. It's very clever how the elephant demonstrating heavy fits perfectly into the pure white cloud that is light, and the submarine is the exact same shape as the whale.
Creating a better board book with more dimension is a smart idea. Unlike books that offer flaps and pop ups, these are sturdy enough for curious toddlers. I love
Colors and
Opposites, and would expect the other two books in the collection,
Shapes and Numbers, to be on par. Smart, cute, and fun to touch.
Review copy provided by Chronicle Books.
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