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.

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Board Book / $8.50 USD
6″ x 6″ / 28 pages
May 2010
ISBN: 978-1-884167-98-0