White on Black
White on Black by Tana Hoban is a board book published by IOS Press on May 27, 1993. This edition features 12 pages and is designed to engage babies and very young children with its bold black-and-white high-contrast images. The book encourages shared reading experiences between caregivers and infants, making it an ideal choice for new parents looking to introduce their little ones to the world of books.
Readers will find that this book focuses on stimulating visual development through strong contrasts, which are particularly beneficial for babies who are still developing their ability to see colors. The content includes themes related to animals and concepts such as size and shape, making it an educational resource as well as a visual delight. With its engaging imagery, White on Black serves as a valuable tool for fostering early cognitive skills in young children.
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Share this book with the baby in your life. It’s never too early to read together!
From the eminent photographer and acclaimed book creator Tana Hoban, this bestselling large format board book features bold black-and-white high-contrast images to engage babies and very young children.
Tana Hoban’s board books have sold more than a million copies and are beloved by teachers, librarians, parents, and readers. A perfect gift for new parents and babies.
Before they are able to clearly see colors, babies respond to the strong contrast between black and white, which makes this the perfect first book for young, developing brains. Experiencing bold black-and-white contrast helps stimulate development in the retina and the optic nerve.
About Black on White and White on Black, Publishers Weekly said, “Hoban’s compositions are so supple and her layouts so well balanced that she casts kind of a spell . . . magical.”
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