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Baby Animals Black and White Board book – Picture Book, July 1, 1998

by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,172 ratings
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This charming, best-selling board book introduces eight adorable baby animals, featuring high-contrast black-and-white illustrations perfect for babies from birth to age two.

Research has shown that infants respond more readily to contrasting black and white images, making this book an ideal choice for the youngest of eyes. Up-close images of a playful Dalmatian puppy, a cuddly panda cub, a striped zebra, and other loveable animals grace each page. A final two-page spread completes this charming book with a clever surprise.
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    Baby - 2 years, from customers
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    10 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    6.1 x 0.27 x 6 inches
  5. Publisher
    Charlesbridge
  6. Publication date
    July 1, 1998
  7. ISBN-10
    9780881063134
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0881063134
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Baby playing with mobile of black and white animals: rabbit, panda, lamb, seal, zebra, calf, etc
Phyllis Limbacher Tildes, author and illustrator

As a child, Phyllis Limbacher Tildes was always curious about nature and enjoyed exploring in the woods behind her home. The Limbacher house was always filled with pets and an occasional wild, orphaned animal. Phyllis was a voracious reader and loved her town library where she selected stacks of books for summer reading.

She never lost sight of her original dream of becoming an author/illustrator and in 1995 her first children’s book, Counting on Calico, was published. Since then she has published several other books; her most popular, Baby Animals: Black and White, has delighted babies and toddlers for over 20 years.

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Praise for the Baby Animals series from Kirkus Reviews

Baby Animals: Spots & Stripes by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes

Baby Animals: Black and White by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes

Baby Animals: Day and Night by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes

Baby Animals: Spots and Stripes

' a lovely introduction to books for the tiniest babies.'

Baby Animals: Black and White

' ingenious '

Baby Animals: Day and Night

'subtly and wordlessly imparts . . . sophisticated scientific concepts.'

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I am so thrilled that this book has been the very first book of so many newborn babies. It is never too early to introduce babies to books. I am told it can be shared with an infant as early as two weeks old. Parents and grandparents have sent me many photos of infants enthralled with the baby animal faces.
I have created two more black and white board books for babies:
Baby Animals Spots and Stripes and Baby Animals Day and Night.
 
In all three books the black and white images will help stimulate the new brains of infants and entertain the minds of older babies. There is always a full color spread of human babies in each book, mirroring the theme presented.

About the Author

Phyllis Limbacher Tildes is the author/illustrator of ANIMALS IN CAMOUFLAGE, BABY ANIMALS BLACK AND WHITE, as well as the illustrator of APPLES and PUMPKINS. She lives in Savannah, Georgia.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0881063134
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Charlesbridge; unknown edition (July 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 10 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780881063134
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0881063134
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 2 years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.27 x 6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,172 ratings

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Author and Illustrator PHYLLIS LIMBACHER TILDES

I was a lucky child growing up in Connecticut in a home filled with pets and an occasional orphaned wild animal. I showed an early interest in the natural world. At only two years old I amazed my mother with a drawing of a butterfly. When I was a little older, I explored the woods behind our house with my father, whose love of nature was infectious. That early passion for wildlife is reflected in many of my books, including EYE GUESS, ANIMALS BLACK AND WHITE, and ANIMALS IN CAMOUFLAGE.

When I had learned to read and write, I began to make up stories with illustrations. By the time I was a teenager I knew I wanted to be and author and illustrator of children's books. I was thrilled to receive a scholarship to the prestigious art college, Rhode Island School of Design, where I majored in Illustration. I was chosen to be a European Honors Student studying in Italy for my senior year.

After graduation I was a graphic designer for many years before my lucky break with my first book contract from Charlesbridge for COUNTING ON CALICO. They have been my publisher since 1995. I have written and illustrated books on subjects such as pets and wildlife, an ethnic tale (THE MAGIC BABUSHKA), and a book on the deaf culture (THE GARDEN WALL), and baby board books. My most recent board book is BABY'S FIRST BOOK OF BIRDS AND COLORS. My 24th picture book, BUNNY'S BIG SURPRISE, was released January 2020.

With my picture books I hope to instill a sense of wonder and discovery in young readers.

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My baby's first favorite
As one of the first books in my baby's library, its simplicity and bold black-and-white illustrations captivated my baby's attention from the very beginning. The contrast of colors is not only visually stimulating but also aids in early cognitive development. Each page features adorable animals, making it a joyous experience for my baby to explore this charming book. If you're seeking an engaging and visually appealing book for your baby's first library, this one is a wonderful choice. 📚👶🦓✨
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Gizem Aktan
5.0 out of 5 stars My baby's first favorite
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
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As one of the first books in my baby's library, its simplicity and bold black-and-white illustrations captivated my baby's attention from the very beginning. The contrast of colors is not only visually stimulating but also aids in early cognitive development. Each page features adorable animals, making it a joyous experience for my baby to explore this charming book. If you're seeking an engaging and visually appealing book for your baby's first library, this one is a wonderful choice. 📚👶🦓✨
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5.0 out of 5 stars My baby's first favorite
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
As one of the first books in my baby's library, its simplicity and bold black-and-white illustrations captivated my baby's attention from the very beginning. The contrast of colors is not only visually stimulating but also aids in early cognitive development. Each page features adorable animals, making it a joyous experience for my baby to explore this charming book. If you're seeking an engaging and visually appealing book for your baby's first library, this one is a wonderful choice. 📚👶🦓✨
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Corey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great high contrast book
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023
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My baby loves this book. I bought it for its high conrast.
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allison dob
5.0 out of 5 stars Start them young!
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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They say when babies are born that they can only see black n white. We purchased a few of these books to bring with us when our child was born. They were a big hit and started her love of books!
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dc
5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic and well drawn
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
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My baby likes looking at this book. I like that the animals are realistic looking and not cartoonish. I would have liked it to have more pages. The illustrations are well done and I'm happy with the purchase.
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Kimberly
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
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He loves it. What a unique idea
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4.0 out of 5 stars Best art in a black & white book
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2019
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Baby likes all but last page. The first time she saw it, she was actively engaged, but for repeated use she seems to prefer Erin Balzer's black and white books (those do have a religious lean though, so some may not like that). But my baby definitely likes more variety than I thought she would, so I do recommend getting a few black and white ones. My baby started them at 2 weeks (before she was too sleepy) and is now 1 month. We only really look at 1 a day, but she is focused throughout the entire book. The only other book she has that attention for the pictures (besides these black and white ones) is a song book, Jesus Loves Me with illustrations by Tim Warnes. I don't know why since those are in color. She will listen to other books and look at me engaged if she does not like/see the pictures. I also recommend Goodnight Moon. I was surprised to see that she had the attention span to listen to the book, but she only likes the black and white pictures.

I love Phyllis Limbacher Tildes' art, but I don't like the last pages of the black and white books either. It is a picture of a baby looking at a mobile. It is just okay. I do think it's worth it to see her light up like she just saw the most amazing thing, I just wish the last page was more black and white animals.
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Kseniia
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
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 every evening I show these pictures to my baby, I started showing them when he was 15 days and he still likes it, he is already 3 months old. thank you for such beautiful illustrations
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Dez
5.0 out of 5 stars Baby's Favorite Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2010
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I bought this book for my daughter when she was a newborn, and she was very much enthralled. We had no problem "reading" through this whole book without protest, in fact, several times in a row! Baby's love the simplicity of pictures like this, and I thought the artwork was sweet too.

The best part of the book for my daughter was at the very end when you see the baby laying in her crib with the animal mobile overhead. Every time we flipped to that page she would get very excited, smile, coo, and point to all the hanging animals individually so I could tell her what they were again & what noises they made.

My daughter enjoyed this book until she was about 9 months old. Best infant book I own!

I began reading my daughter this book & similar ones when she was first born & have continued reading to her. She is now nearly 16 months old & can say over 150 words!! This is the first book I bought her. I think it's great there are books like this that can enrapture children from the very start!!
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Brad
5.0 out of 5 stars Great High Contrast Book
Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2023
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My daughter absolutely loves this book. Cute black and white animals - wish it was longer!
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Leonardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente para o RN
Reviewed in Brazil on December 10, 2022
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Meu filho olha pra esse livro desde os primeiros dias de vida, realmente funciona para o bebê RN, que enxerga bem mal no início. Até hj com 3 meses ele adora olhar o livro e até já tem preferência pelos animais , recomendo para mães que estão gravidas comprar e mostrar pro seu bebezinho desde o começo, vai distrair eles.
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Lupita
5.0 out of 5 stars Mi hijo lo amo!!!!!
Reviewed in Mexico on September 26, 2022
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Los dibujos son 10 de 10, mi hijo lo amo!!! Se entretenía muchísimo, vine grueso el libro y es de buen material
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2023
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I bought this book for my 2 weeks old son, now he is 7weeks old and he still loves it! The best one!
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BB
5.0 out of 5 stars My newborn loves it!
Reviewed in Germany on May 12, 2022
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Great book, good hardcover that can stand on its own in front of the baby. My boy is 7 weeks and can stare for up to 20 mins at the cute animal faces. He especially loves the dog and cat page :)
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