Illustrated by Judy Palaferro Adorable, colorful, fun loving, this cardboard book bursting with bears will engage any toddler at first glance. The vibrant art serves as a fun and graphic way to explore color and shape while the high contrast illustrations are perfect for any newborn trying to focus his small eyes. Color Bears also introduces animals to young readers in a variety of captivating landscapes and with a whimsical energy that leaps from the page. Complemented by exciting patterned illustrations in black and white, each page presents an enchanting bear character, such as a red building bear, pink cupcake bear, purple plum bear and more! Simple, rhythmic text nourishes beginning readers with descriptive words for traits like color, texture, and shape. This book is bound to bring any child hours of delight. The stylized illustrations of JUDY PALAFERRO have their roots in both her teenage admiration for rock and roll album covers and the 1980s New York art scene. Ms. Palaferro has worked as a print and web designer and as a book buyer in a Colorado toy store, where she began developing artistically with inspiration from Arthur Ransome, Roald Dahl, and teddy bears. Upon returning to New York City, Ms. Palaferro’s fascination with illustration flourished for 8 years while she worked as a children’s graphic artist and textile designer in the fashion industry. Color Bears displays her beautiful sense of bright and pleasing aesthetics and her love for animals, imagination, and children’s art. --- Board Book / $8.50 USD 6" x 6" / 28 pages May 2010 ISBN: 978-1-884167-98-0