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Estellon, Pascale

My First Black and White Book: Play!

12 pp. | Post Wave | July, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9798895090190 $10.99
(2) PS This beautifully designed, accordion-fold title provides a wordless ­experience for very young readers. The ­high-­contrast imagery in black, white, and other striking colors is perfect for the development of newborn eyes still learning to focus, and the sturdy construction, which uses thick fabric to join pages, means the book can last as readers grow. Each page features raised tactile elements, ­including a simple maze to trace and shapes to feel. There is even one flap that toggles back and forth in between two pages, revealing either a friendly white sheep or a cheeky black wolf. A mirror will reflect readers during tummy-time sessions. The separate paper sleeve used to contain the book makes it difficult for library circulation but allows for viewing experiences free of ISBNs and bar-codes. A companion title is My First Black and White Book: Touch! Review covers these titles: My First Black and White Book: Play! and My First Black and White Book: Touch!
Reviewer: | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2025

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