Mix It Up! (board book edition)

Name: Mix It Up! (board book edition)
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760878733
Price: 19.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Hervé Tullet

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Summary

Mix It Up! (board book edition) by Hervé Tullet is an engaging interactive children's book that invites young readers to explore colours through playful activities. Using fun instructions, it encourages kids to tap, shake, and tilt the book to discover how colours mix and change, creating a delightful hands-on experience for little ones.
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Mix It Up! (board book edition)

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This delightful board book is perfect for young children who enjoy interactive stories that engage their imagination and senses. With its vibrant colours, playful instructions, and opportunities to explore creativity, this book will captivate curious minds and make learning about colours and mixing fun and exciting. Ideal for little ones who love to get involved and see immediate effects from their actions in the story.

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From the creator of Press Here comes a joyful exploration of colour that will enchant young and old, in an age-appropriate board book edition.

Description

Use your hand to mix up the colours. It's like magic.

Smudge, rub, shake and have fun!

An exuberant invitation to play.

'Irresistible.' - The Wall Street Journal

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Mix It Up! by Hervé Tullet is widely praised in reviews for its interactive and engaging approach to teaching children about colours and colour mixing. The board book edition is described as a delightful experience that encourages a hands-on understanding of art through its playful and imaginative format. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant illustrations and how the book effectively stimulates creativity and curiosity in young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760878733

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Board book

Date Published: 30 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 46

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hervé Tullet

About the Author

Herve Tullet was born in 1958. After completing his studies in Visual Arts and Fine Arts, he held the position of Artistic Director for ten years (1981-1992). He then worked in communication and advertising. In 1990, he produced his first illustrations for the French press and abroad (Elle, Le Monde, Liberation, Enfants Magazine, etc.) and in 1994 published his first children's book. Since then he's devoted himself to illustrating and painting. A great lover of children's literature, he is father to two young sons and one daughter, who never fail to inspire him.

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