Baby Blue
Judi Abbot, author/illustrator
Magination Press, Feb. 9, 2021
Suitable for ages: 3-6
Themes: Children, Color, Curiosity, Diversity, Emotions, Friendship
Publisher’s Synopsis:
Baby Blue lives in a blue world— everything is blue, from the trees, to the flowers, to the animals. When he accidentally tears a hole and a strange light pours in, he can see someone that isn’t blue—another little person like him, only they are yellow. Scared but curious, he overcomes his fear and introduces himself to Baby Yellow. With his new friend, he realizes that the world is full of new and wonderful things to discover. This sweet story encourages children to conquer their fear of the unknown and take a chance on new and different things.
Why I like this book:
Judi Abbot has written and illustrated a beautiful book for young children about being curious and brave as they explore their surroundings. Her use of color has many meanings in the book. First of all it is a way to teach little one colors. It also shows how curious little kids are and how scary it can be to meet someone new — especially if they look different. Baby Blue doesn’t know what to do when he meets Baby Yellow, Baby Green and so on. I love how Abbot tackles diversity through her colorful artwork. Abbot’s text is spare for young children and her illustrations are filled with colorful shapes that are simply gorgeous and will keep kids turning the pages!
This book is the perfect gift book for new parents and toddler birthdays! It is a welcome addition to any home or school library because it introduces children to the many new and beautiful people they will meet as they begin preschool and school.
Resources: Encourage kids to name the colors. Give them crayons and ask them to draw a picture of themselves, a friend or a favorite pet in any color they wish.
Judi (Giuditta) Abbot went to art school in Italy. She is the author/illustrator of I Am, We Are Family, Snow Kissess, I Love you, Baby, Hugs and Kisses, and My Grandparents Love Me. She has illustrated many more and many of her published books have been translated around the world. Judi’s highly recognizable style features simple shapes and bright colors rendered in acrylics, colored pencils, and digitally. She lives in London, UK. Visit Abbot’s website and visit her on Facebook @judiabbotbooks and on Instagram @judiabbot.
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*Review copy provided by Magination Press in exchange for a review.
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Love the illustrations & the message!
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A very simple, yet beautiful book for little ones. So many ways to use it.
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Great sounding story and helpful to those in their early growing up years. I know some new parents who would love to share this story with their little ones.. Plus it’s my favorite color!
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It really is a wonderful gift book for new parents with little ones. It can be used in different ways as the child grows.
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This sounds like a great book. The cover really grabbed my attention and the book sounds like it has a great message. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, I think the cover will appeal to little ones! An important message to share throughout childhood.
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This sounds delightful!
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It is delightful. You would love the illustrations!
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This sounds like such a sweet and meaningful story! If the illustrations are anything like the cover, I imagine they are gorgeous. Thanks so much for the great review!
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It is a beautiful book for young children and will grow with them. The illustrations are magnificent!
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What a gorgeous idea. So simple (it appears) with a powerful message.
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This is a really great gift book for new parents. Gorgeous!
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I’ll have to add it to my list for new parents.
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