Overview
This deceptively simple introduction to everyday emotions features close-up paintings of four adorable babies. The multi-racial children range in age from infant to toddler, and each spread shows a child experiencing two contrasting emotions that are linked by cause-and-effect.The complementary-colored backgrounds and striking patterns will stimulate a babys developing vision.
Author Biography: Phyllis Limbacher Tildes graduated from Rhode Island School of Design and studied art in Rome, Italy. After many years as a graphic designer, she now devotes herself to her first love, writing and illustrating books for children. Phyllis lives in Savannah, Georgia.
Synopsis
This deceptively simple introduction to everyday emotions features close-up paintings of four adorable babies. The multi-racial children range in age from infant to toddler, and each spread shows a child experiencing two contrasting emotions that are linked by cause-and-effect.
The complementary-colored backgrounds and striking patterns will stimulate a babys developing vision.
Author Biography: Phyllis Limbacher Tildes graduated from Rhode Island School of Design and studied art in Rome, Italy. After many years as a graphic designer, she now devotes herself to her first love, writing and illustrating books for children. Phyllis lives in Savannah, Georgia.
Children's Literature
A multicultural assembly of cute babies look out from these sturdy board book pages. Each spread presents a different pair of emotions¾happy/sad, curious/surprised, scared/brave, excited/calm¾and at the end, all four little ones are ready for a nap because they are sleepy. The illustrations are bright and bold, and parents and other caregivers will have an opportunity to identify body parts, colors, animals and objects. 2001, Charlesbridge, $5.95. Ages 3 mo. to 3. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot