Black on White
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$858
Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 1993

Black on White

Written & illustrated by Tana Hoban

Part of the White on Black series

Engage young minds with bold black-and-white images that stimulate early development.

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Introduce your baby to the world of books with Tana Hoban's captivating board book. Featuring high-contrast black-and-white images, this book is designed to engage and stimulate developing brains. Perfect for new parents, it supports early visual development by enhancing the retina and optic nerve. Discover the magic of reading together and watch your child's curiosity grow.

From the publisher

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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Format
Pages
12
Reading age
0–2
Audience
Board
Themes & topics
Books about size and shapeBooks about first conceptsBooks about vision
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Book details

Publication
Published
May 27, 1993
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688119188

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