Day and night, black and white—this playful tale of opposite personalities celebrates the adventure of sharing life’s discoveries with a friend. Black Cat—black from the tips of his ears to the tip of his tail—only ever goes out in the day. But White Cat—white from her whiskers to her four furry paws—only ever goes out at night. He picks daisies, while she gazes at the stars. When they both feel the urge to explore a world beyond their own, Black Cat and White Cat go on a journey of discovery and meet for the very first time. Vividly illustrated with bold black-and-white art, each page paves the way toward a surprise (and surprisingly colorful) ending.

Black Cat, White Cat: A Minibombo Book

Children's Books

Borando, Silvia

Animals

Candlewick

No words are needed—and unexpected things can happen—when a boy, some bold paint, an active imagination, and a white wall come together. Roller in hand, a boy starts to paint a blank wall. First it’s a plain coat of pink. Then six birds emerge, perched on a branch. . . . Wait, they were there a minute ago! Then he tries the blue paint, and it happens again: fourteen fish swimming in formation, until green paint reveals a giant dinosaur with big teeth and a mind of its own. Whether gray, yellow, purple, or orange, each spread draws on visual humor and an array of unpredictable animals to yield a bigger surprise, right up to the warm and rewarding finale.

The White Book: A Minibombo Book

Clerici, Lorenzo

Pica, Elisabetta

Arts, Music & Photography

Look closely! This vibrant wordless book invites children to explore the concept of visibility. A menagerie of colorful animals can be found within this stylish book, but pay attention! When the background color changes with each turn of the page, a different animal (almost) vanishes — and another seems to appear on every spread. Who blends in with the fallen leaves? What about the trees of the forest? Brimming with visual humor, this attractive play on color and camouflage is sure to delight keen-eyed youngsters and reward their observational skills with a few giggles.

Now You See Me, Now You Don't: A Minibombo Book

From up close and far away, things can look so different. Can you guess what animals you’re looking at as they zoom in, then zoom back out? No words are needed in this striking and colorful exploration of animal shapes. Bold graphic forms create a playful exercise in visual perception. At first glance, that green bump might be a grassy hill. But we’re too close to be sure. Step back (turn the page) to see a little more. Now there are two green loopy humps. What could it be? Turn one more page to reveal — of course, the squiggles of a snake! Preschoolers will see animals in a new way when they look from both near and far.

Near, Far: A Minibombo Book

Lift the flaps to set the animals free! But whatever you do, stay away from the brown box, please.Look at that little hamster in a cage, and the other animals, too—a bunny, a squirrel, a bird, a frog, and even a porcupine. All of these little animals want to play outside! Luckily, you, the reader, are in charge of the keys and have only to open the cages to make these critters happy. But wait—what’s in that box that you’re not supposed to touch? Uh-oh.

Open Up, Please!: A Minibombo Book

Squares, triangles, and circles. Playtime! When shapes start moving around, there’s no telling what new shapes they can make—or how far they can go. Did you know that a bunch of triangles together can build a bigger triangle? Or that stacking a lot of little squares makes one giant one? And when circles start bouncing around, all sorts of things can happen—houses and castles spring up, magnificent fruit trees sprout, cars and trains hurry by, and . . . three, two, one . . . there’s even a blastoff to Mars!

Shapes at Play: A Minibombo Book

Activities, Crafts & Games

The shapes in this book get mixed up, moved around, and reshaped into all kinds of animals. But can you guess which animal before they reshape? When you mix up certain shapes and move them around, do you know what buzzy things they reshape into? Ten fluttering dragonflies! Now what about shapes that reshape into jumpy things? Would you guess nine slimy frogs? Turn each page to find a pile of shapes and a clue—stripy or clucky, prickly or pinchy, roary or scaly, stompy or fiery—then turn the page again to see if you’re right.

Shapes, Reshape!: A Minibombo Book

Whatever the species, your new companion animal needs your help — and these interactive books will have you smiling as you comply. Who’s that, curled in a ball? Call out his name to wake him! Now turn the page and see him give a big stretch, waiting for you to pat him. Purr, purr, purr. Aww. But what’s that? Fleas! Quick, squish them with your finger! As this pampered cat’s day progresses, readers will have their hands full, acting as umbrella and towel and even clapping their hands loudly to save a bird . . . oh no!

The Cat Book: A minibombo Book

There’s a whole lot of shaking going on — and a funny final twist — as a series of hungry animals seek shelter in an obliging tree. Mouse spots a nut high up in a tree. “Mmm,” she says. “I’m going to gobble that up!” So she shakes the tree a little to the right, and she shakes the tree a little to the left. But it isn't the nut that falls from the tree, it's Fox, who thinks that Mouse looks pretty tasty! Soon a warthog and then a bear come along with similar ideas. Little readers will enjoy the just-made-it escapes (and be happy to get in on the shaking action), only to laugh out loud when their expectations are foiled at the end.

Shake the Tree!: a minibombo book

Vignocchi, Chiara

Chiarinotti, Paolo

There's a whole lot of shaking going on -- and a funny final twist -- as a series of hungry animals seek shelter in an obliging tree.\nMouse spots a nut high up in a tree. "Mmm," she says. "I'm going to gobble that up!" So she shakes the tree a little to the right, and she shakes the tree a little to the left. But it isn't the nut that falls from the tree, it's Fox, who thinks that Mouse looks pretty tasty! Soon a warthog and then a bear come along with similar ideas. Little readers will enjoy the just-made-it escapes (and be happy to get in on the shaking action), only to laugh out loud when their expectations are foiled at the end.

Shake The Tree

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

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