Tana Hoban – illustratör

It's never too early to look and talk together! Perfect for babies from birth to age two! This accordion style foldout book is sturdy enough to stand by itself, and it is just the right size for little hands.

Share this book with the baby in your life. It's never too early to read together! From the eminent photographer and acclaimed book creator Tana Hoban, this bestselling board book features bold black-and-white high-contrast images to engage babies and very young children. Tana Hoban's board books have sold more than a million copies and are beloved by teachers, librarians, parents, and readers. A perfect gift for new parents and babies. Before they are able to clearly see colors, babies respond to the strong contrast between black and white, which makes this the perfect first book for young, developing brains. Experiencing bold black-and-white contrast helps stimulate development in the retina and the optic nerve. This large-format, sturdy board book features high-contrast art from four bestselling Tana Hoban board books: Black on White, White on Black, Who Are They?, and What Is That? These classic and popular books have sold more than one million copies. About Black on White and White on Black, Publishers Weekly said, "Hoban's compositions are so supple and her layouts so well balanced that she casts kind of a spell ...magical."

Best Books for Babies 2025Chicago Public Library Best Board & Picture Books of 2024 From the acclaimed and bestselling creator Tana Hoban, this sturdy accordion-format board book features iconic black-and-white images of recognizable objects from a child’s world accompanied by full-color photographs of babies interacting with those objects. A perfect gift for new parents and for tummy time.Before babies can see color clearly, they respond to the high contrast between black and white. This accordion-style foldout board book is sturdy enough to stand on its own, is ideal for little hands, and features Tana Hoban’s bold and iconic black-and-white images of familiar objects along with full-color photographs of adorable babies interacting with those objects.Showcasing everyday objects from childhood—for example, a bottle, a spoon, or a flower—Black & White in Color educates, entertains, and helps a baby’s developing brain make connections in an ever-expanding world.This edition includes high-contrast art from two bestselling Tana Hoban titles: Black on White and White on Black. These classic and popular board books have sold more than one million copies.

Many child-care experts believe babies are better able to see and recognize shapes when they are presented in black and white. A butterfly, a leaf, an elephant, and a small child are among the solid black images presented against a white background in this sturdy board book.

Share these familiar shapes with your baby. It is never too early to look and talk together!