"Originally published in France in 2014 by Bayard Editions under the title Couleurs"--Colophon.
"Originally published in France in 2014 by Bayard Editions under the title Couleurs"--Colophon.
The New York Times bestselling book, a brilliant companion to the mega-selling classic Press Here, is now gently compressed into a toddler-friendly board book.
With the graphic intensity of Eric Carle, the whimsy of Leo Lionni, the humor of The Day the Crayons Quit,but a vision all his own, Hervé Tullet invites readers to MIX IT UP in adazzling adventure of color and tones, filled with magic and wonder.This New York Times bestselling book from the creator of Press Here is now available in an ever-so-toddler-friendly board book edition.
Followthe artist's simple instructions, and suddenly colors appear . . . mix .. . splatter . . . and vanish in a vivid world powered only by thereader's imagination. The result is not only enchantment and giggles,but a real and deeper understanding of colors brought by a true masterof his craft. Just as in Press Here, Hervé Tullet sets readers on anextraordinary journey of color, motion, and interactivity without everrelying on the bells and whistles of technology, but rather by workingwithin the confines of the flat surface of an unassuming printed page.Hervé once again displays his unique genius and vision, creating a workthat is a glorious and richly satisfying companion to Press Here. Mix It Up!is the perfect gift book for parents and their little ones to cherishand read again and again, as well as an invaluable teaching tool forpre-K classrooms.
• AWARD-WINNING BOOK: Mix It Up! was aJunior Library Guild Selection, a Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year, a PBSParents Best Picture Book, an ACL Distinguished Book, and selected as aBest Book of the Year by Chicago Public Library.
• AN INNOVATIVE,INTERACTIVE WAY TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT COLOR: Each delightful page turnmixes colors and teaches kids basic color theory.
• AN EDUCATIONALGIFT: The gorgeous graphic visuals make this book an irresistible choicefor gift-giving, while the educational concept is an appealing bonus.
•STIMULATES THE IMAGINATION: Celebrates the magic of imagination ofthree simple colors transforming into an entire rainbow ofpossibilities. A tour-de-force of imagination that mixes the whimsicalminimalism of Duck! Rabbit! with the graphic intensity of Eric Carle.
Perfect for:
• The millions of child and adult fans of Hervé Tullet and Press Here in both its hard cover and board book incarnations
• Fans of Eric Carle's Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Leo Lionni's magical Little Blue and Little Yellow, other books about color
• Anyone looking to demonstrate the power of a physical book or looking for books to open the imagination
• Pre-schools, nurseries, kindergartens, art programs
Hervé Tullet is known as "The Prince of Preschool" for his remarkableability to connect with the youngest readers and learners. He has beenan ad agency art director and magazine illustrator in addition to thecreator of dozens of children's books, including New York Times bestselling titles Press Here and Let's Play! He hails from Paris, but currently lives in New York City.
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