Shapes and colors in your zoo, lots of things that you can do. Heads and ears, beaks and snouts, that's what animals are all about. I know animals and you do too; make some new ones for your zoo.
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1-- This uniquely designed book features a series of cutouts stacked so that with each page turn, a layer is removed to reveal yet another picture. Each configuration is an animal: a tiger's face (a circle shape) and two ears disappear with a page turn to leave viewers with a square within which is a mouse. The mouse's square frame, removed, reveals a fox. There are three such series, and each ends with a small round-up of the shapes used so far. That's not all. On the reverse of the turned page is the shape cutout previously removed with the shape's printed name. While the tiger and lion are not easy to identify in their geometrically shaped components, children will readily name the seven others and will delight in identifying both animals and shapes. Boldly designed pages easily carry to the rear of the room during story hours, and brilliant juxtapositions of vibrant primary colors will make children's eyes tingle. --Susan Hepler, formerly at Windsor Public Library, Conn.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"A masterpiece of graphic design." -- -- ALA 1990 Caldecott Committee.
"A masterpiece of graphic design." -- ALA 1990 Caldecott Committee.
"A masterpiece of graphic design." -- ALA 1990 Caldecott Committee.
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LOIS EHLERT has created many picture books, including Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the bestselling Waiting for Wings. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
My daughter (who is only one) loves to flip through this book and look at the different colors and shapes. Because each page has a shape cut out of it, this makes the pages easy for her to grasp and flip. Out of all of her board books, I find myself reaching for his one time and time again because it occupies her the longest. In contrast to some books that she will barely look at and others she will look at only with my direction, this book is one that she will find all on her own and quietly flip through the pages.
Even for me, I find the concept simple but mesmerizing. There is something fascinating about looking at the shape and seeing how the animal changes into a different animal as you flip the page. It makes you think about shapes and colors in a very abstract way.
I would definitely recommend this book as a foundational block in any young child's library. The book itself is sturdy and the colors are bold and vivid. It's a great concept that's been executed effectively.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Board book
I like this book because the animals are simplified, almost abstract and at first my daughter(2)couldn't recognize them (she was used of more or less realistic illustrations). I think this is very important in recognazing and understanding the basic characterizations of all subjects. Each animal has on the opposite side the geometric shape that the animal is composed of. At first this is very difficult for a two year old (specially octagon and hexagon) but I must say she recognize almost all of them now (2 weeks later). For me english books with almost no text are interesting also because I can teach her foreign language. I really recommend this book to anyone who wants to experience more than just reading stories to children.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By E. Wygant
Format:Board book
My 2 year old just discovered this darling book. He enjoys running his fingers over the cut out areas and talks to the animals as they appear. We haven't had any problem with the quality of the book. The pages are nice and thick and have held up to being drag around by my little guy- And I'll admit he can be tough on books! Color zoo has become a night time favorite. This one is a keeper!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
My daughter had this when she was a baby
We've moved several times, and we lost it sometime along the way. You should have seen her delight when she opened the package and found her favorite baby book!
Published 1 month ago by Kombucha Mothers
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Hit With Griffin!
Gave this to my 22-months-old grandson and he liked it although it was definitely harder for him to grasp the concept of the shapes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robyn Wimmer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Petty dirty copy
Kinda unhappy w the cleanliness of this book. I'm surprised this qualifies as "acceptable" prob won't get this quality again.
Published 3 months ago by Happy in Huntington
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great condition!
We really love Lois Einhart books from the library so we decided to invest in this book. we were really pleased with the speedy delivery and the price!! Thank you!
Published 4 months ago by Alexandra M Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun way to learn shapes
We first checked this book put from the library and it was the favorite from the trip. There aren't really many words and it isn't a story book, but it teaches kids about shapes... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mary Ann Bulloch
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ehlert fan
The author/illustrator always pleases me with her colorful presentations. I especially like Color Zoo for its shapes tied to animal common zoo animals. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Library Lady - CA
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool book for imagination
Bright and colorful. My 16 month old has really enjoyed it for months. Good buy. :) We bought used from an amazon vendor.
Published 12 months ago by Rosiee88
5.0 out of 5 stars
Uniquely Interesting
My 16 month old daughter often grabs this book out of her library for me to read. She likes to trace the cut out shapes. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Mom 626
5.0 out of 5 stars
Color Zoo
We had this book when my daughter was young, and it was one of her all time favorites. I bought this as a gift for a friend with a young child, and hope it will be a treasured... Read more
Published 17 months ago by skeith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Color Zoo
Excellent book that can have a relatively long useful life for the intended age group. Good gift for parents, especially if it can be used by more than one child.
Published 19 months ago by William W. Lindley
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