A pair of books features the same engaging cast of stylized, round-eyed animal figures, with each book exploring a different concept. Near, Far highlights one animal at a time across a series of page spreads. Two large, green, camel-like humps become a series of wavy green scallops that in turn become an entire crocodile in the opening series. Later, what looks like the tip of an elephant’s trunk becomes what seems to be its head and eye but turns out to be a small bird when seen from far away. The concept of perspective as it relates to distance is sophisticated, but there is tremendous pleasure in each surprising reveal. In Now You See Me …, the entire cast of brightly colored animals appears on the opening page against a white background. With each subsequent page turn, the background changes to a color matching one of the animals so that it disappears—all except for its round white eyes and black pupils. Delightful, imaginative, and interactive, both books invite discussions and fresh ways of looking at the world. (Ages 2–4)

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.