I See Colors

Disney Baby Einstein. (2010). I see colors. New York: Disney.

Genre: Concept Book
Format: Board Book
Recommended Age: 1-4 years

A simple board book, I See Colors is filled with captivating photographs and adorable cartoon illustrations to teach young children about basic colors. As one first opens the book, they are greeted by an adorable yellow chick on the left page, whose words describe the stunning photograph of a yellow rose on the right page: "Yellow as the sweetest rose," the chick says. On each page is also a peek-a-boo hole that gives children a sneak peak of the color to come, allowing them to interact with the book and guess the name of the color. In the end, a rainbow cutout reveals a photograph of a rainbow, asking kids "What other colors do you see?"

Since this book is a simple concept book mean to teach children about colors, I would recommend this book for ages 1-4. The sturdy format of the book will stay in tact after the wear and tear that infants and toddlers will no doubt cause to it, the bright colors will appeal to their senses, and the short length and interactive questions will keep their attention and excite them as they're able to name the colors. A good book for early childhood education, I highly recommend I See Colors to librarians, teachers, and parents everywhere, and encourage them to implement it into their collection.

Aigner-Clark, J. (2010). I see colors (Disney: Baby Einstein) by Julie Aigner-Clark. Retrieved April 29, 2010 from http://www.curledupkids.com/seecolor.html.

Aigner-Clark gives the typical book description, describing the many photographs and illustrations within the book. Yet she takes it a little bit further by throwing in some good parenting advice, suggesting "Make paging through the book a game by asking your child what color various objects are. Then, when you go out, ask, "Do you see something red?" (or some other color). While you are at it, you can practice animal recognition with the cow, monkey, zebra, and lion cartoon animals." Although a short review, it was a practical review nonetheless, providing the necessary basic information for those who want a quick read-up.