Black and White Art Book for Babies

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Jun 27, 2011 Karawan rated it liked it

This was one of the first library books we checked out when Gavin was a newborn. It features black-and-white drawings that newborns can see easily. There are other books like this-- the appeal of this one is that they are done by famous contemporary artists. (Damien Hirst is one I remember)

I thought it was just okay. Gavin wasn't interested at all, although he was graduating from black-and-white to faces at the time. I felt like it was more about the name appeal of the artists than anything else

One nice thing is that the book comes with a separate "frieze" so that you can display all the pictures from the book on your nursery wall. This could have been nice if we owned the book, but since it was a library book that had to be returned we didn't take advantage of that particular feature.

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When I showed this book to children in class, I really want to research about each artists... children asked me question and we found out together more about their artwork.

Jan 27, 2018 Yagyrlr rated it liked it

My toddler isn't that interested.. Will try again in a few months I guess My toddler isn't that interested.. Will try again in a few months I guess ...more

Art for baby: high-contrast images by eleven contemporary artists to explore with your child is a book contained black and white art pictures. There is one per page. Some are literal and easy to identify, while some are more abstract.

Not only could you view the pictures in the book, there was a pocket in the back cover with copies of each picture that could be framed and hung on the wall. This is an interesting idea, and a great way to bring some art into the nursery.

My son was not interested at

My son was not interested at all. He did seem to like the duck picture, but skipped right past the abstract ones. We looked through it once, and then it migrated to the bottom of the pile.

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May 22, 2017 Melissa rated it it was amazing

We learned early on that newborns can only see in black and white, and that b&w toys or pictures will be babies' favorites in the beginning...so when we found this book in the library we thought it was brilliant! And, perhaps of course, our baby loved it! He was absolutely fascinated by the pictures and was totally engrossed! Sure, it's a great way to introduce your baby to modern art, but really, any baby is going to love this book even if the parents aren't big into art (like us) :-) We learned early on that newborns can only see in black and white, and that b&w toys or pictures will be babies' favorites in the beginning...so when we found this book in the library we thought it was brilliant! And, perhaps of course, our baby loved it! He was absolutely fascinated by the pictures and was totally engrossed! Sure, it's a great way to introduce your baby to modern art, but really, any baby is going to love this book even if the parents aren't big into art (like us) :-) ...more

Jun 29, 2016 Jacinda rated it really liked it

This book contains 12 simple design famous art works in black and white to be attractive to your children. My 1 year olds eye sight might have developed more beyond the capability of high contrast images but he still seemed to get a kick out of these art works - particularly Takashi Murakami's smiling flower piece. This book contains 12 simple design famous art works in black and white to be attractive to your children. My 1 year olds eye sight might have developed more beyond the capability of high contrast images but he still seemed to get a kick out of these art works - particularly Takashi Murakami's smiling flower piece. ...more

Aug 17, 2011 Merrow rated it really liked it

My Little One enjoyed looking at these pictures during her earliest weeks. She especially enjoyed looking at them during Tummy Time when I'd prop the book open for her, a different spread each time kept her interested and alert. My Little One enjoyed looking at these pictures during her earliest weeks. She especially enjoyed looking at them during Tummy Time when I'd prop the book open for her, a different spread each time kept her interested and alert. ...more

Dec 04, 2012 Lisa rated it really liked it

This is a great book for art-loving parents. It's much larger than a standard board book. Our baby didn't seem to care much about it (he seemed more interested in the Tana Hoban black & white books), but it's always nice to have a variety. This is a great book for art-loving parents. It's much larger than a standard board book. Our baby didn't seem to care much about it (he seemed more interested in the Tana Hoban black & white books), but it's always nice to have a variety. ...more

المفارقات والتباين الشديد بين الأبيض والأسود
يمثل الخطوة الأولى لتعليم الأطفال
"الفن"

يحوي الكتاب مجموعة من الرسمات لفنانين معاصرين
لم أفهم سبب اختيارها تحديدا
ربما أحتاج إلى "فنان" يشرحها لي

المفارقات والتباين الشديد بين الأبيض والأسود
يمثل الخطوة الأولى لتعليم الأطفال
"الفن"

يحوي الكتاب مجموعة من الرسمات لفنانين معاصرين
لم أفهم سبب اختيارها تحديدا
ربما أحتاج إلى "فنان" يشرحها لي

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Jun 18, 2013 Maggie rated it really liked it

If you are looking for a good baby shower gift, this is a book to consider. The black and white designs are really great for contrast and babies will be able to focus on the shapes. A very pleasing picture book to share with the very young.

Apr 23, 2013 Carissa rated it it was ok

I wasn't impressed with the images chosen for this book. The only one that I liked was the Op Art piece by Bridget Riley. My son was more interested in "Apple" by Nikki McClure. I wasn't impressed with the images chosen for this book. The only one that I liked was the Op Art piece by Bridget Riley. My son was more interested in "Apple" by Nikki McClure. ...more

May 03, 2016 Amy rated it it was amazing

My eight month old laughed out loud at every page! This has probably been her favorite book yet!

Jul 22, 2016 Elizabeth added it

Recommended to Elizabeth by: Carissa

Well, it does what it says on the tin.

A collection of high-contrast contemporary art prints to entertain small babies. It was an interesting idea.

Nov 02, 2010 Allison Parker rated it really liked it

This large, beautiful board book shows high contrast black-and-white artwork created by well known contemporary artists like Damien Hirst, perfect for the baby - and parent - with exquisite taste.