Illusions in Art: Animals
Children's & Young Adult: General Non-Fiction
Don’t let these illusions play tricks on your eyes! Find two animals on each page in a clever, stylish exploration of negative and positive space for the very young.
Singing, tweeting, small and round.
Lion likes this whistler’s sound.
Look closely. What do you see? Could that be a bird nestled in the curl of Lion’s tail? And who is swimming by Whale? Or basking in the sun near Swan? Colorful spreads invite children in with a rhyme that contains a clue, while the bold, graphic design steers the eye to a negative space revealing a hidden familiar animal. Black-and-white spreads at the end depict the same animals again, further clarifying the concept of positive and negative space. Fun and enticing for even the youngest children and a delight for art-oriented parents, this interactive seek-and-find book begs for many repeat sharings.
Creators
Chiêu Anh Urban is a novelty format designer, graphic designer, and children’s book creator. Some of her books include Color Wonder: Hooray for Spring! and Color Wonder: Winter Is Here! She lives in Maryland.
Reviews
Negative space hides animals and readers will need to listen carefully to the well-written rhyming clues to find the creatures lurking within the illustrations. A limited palette makes this a challenge and even caregivers will enjoy the hunt and find aspect in myriad selections carefully chosen for toddler appeal. This is another successful offering in the “Illusions in Art” series that will be appreciated by young and old alike. . . . A smart offering for young children that teaches and pleases in equal measure.
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