Thursday, February 22, 2018

Black Bird Yellow Sun by Steve Light from Candlewick Press [Review & Giveaway USA/CANADA]


ISBN: 9780763690670
On sale March 6, 2018
Candlewick Press
My thoughts: At first glance, one might find this little board book stark and unappealing and think that something more detailed and riddled with true-to-life illustrations more fitting for a young child. However, after getting into the pages of the book, the simple theme of a black bird (yes, a real black bird and drawn with simple lines in stark black) traipsing through the green grass, on the purple grapes, and through the orange leaves I changed my mind. In Black Bird Yellow Bird the young child has a somewhat innovative way to learn his or her colors. The colors are strong - especially the stark black, and there is a lot of the specified color on the page.

I love the little orange worm that creeps along on each and every page. Little ones will love finding the little critter.

A different sort of book, but truly good and worth considering for home or library.


About the book: From the creator of Have You Seen My Dragon? comes an exploration of color that truly soars

As a solitary black bird wings its way through the day, little ones are treated to a magnificent flight from one vibrant color to another. Inimitable illustrator Steve Light showcases a new style in this board book for the youngest readers. Children can journey with the graceful black bird and its tiny worm friend past orange leaves, through green grass, onto gray rocks, under pink flowers, and more before coming to rest beneath a brilliant blue moon.
GIVEAWAY ~ 2 Winners
Begins February 22
Ends March 14 @ 12:01 a.m. EST
Open to USA and CANADA addresses.
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a Rafflecopter giveaway DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from Candlewick Press to facilitate this review. Opinions expressed are solely my own and are freely given. Check out the Candlewick catalogs.

20 comments:

  1. I would like to have Portly Pig. Thanks!

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  2. I would like the book Walk and See: ABC.

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  3. I would like to read the Portly Pig to my grand kids.

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  4. We would love the book Albert's Tree

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  5. Blue Window is a book I'd like to get for my son.

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  6. I like Walk and See: ABC by Rosalind Beardshaw is what I want for my 9 month old grandson. Nature and ABC in a boardbook is a great combo for learning.

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  7. I think my son would enjoy the Portly Pig.

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  8. I'd like Walk and See ABC board book for my newest grandchild Rosanne

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  9. I'd love to also own Home for my Grandson.

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  10. A Mighty Bitey Creature is a book I'd get for both Emily and Dylan

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  11. I'd like to have 50 Things to Do Before You're 11 3/4: An Outdoor Adventure Handbook for my grandson. Sounds cute!!

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  12. I'd like to have their board book Walk and See: ABC.

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  13. I think “Love,” by Emma Dodd would be just perfect for the little guy.

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  14. I would like to get Animals with Tiny Cat for my son.

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  15. IS there anything better then getting a book? I love the look on Emily's face when she gets new stuff to read

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  16. I would like to have I Thought I Saw A Lion! for my nephew.

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  17. "Home"

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