Illusions in Art: Animals

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These illusions will play tricks on your eyes! ! Find two animals on each page in a clever, stylish exploration of negative and positive space for the very young.

Singing, tweeting, small and round.
Lion likes this whistlers sound.

Look closely. What do you see Could that be a bird nestled in the curl of Lions tail And who is swimming by Whale Or basking in the sun near Swan Colorful spreads invite children in with a rhyme that contains a clue, while the bold, graphic design steers the eye to a negative space revealing a hidden familiar animal. Black-and-white spreads at the end depict the same animals again, further clarifying the concept of positive and negative space. Fun and enticing for even the youngest children and a delight for art-oriented parents, this interactive seek-and-find book begs for many repeat sharings.

Author Bio

Chiu Anh Urban is a novelty format designer, graphic designer, and childrens book creator. Some of her books include Color Wonder: Hooray for Spring! and Color Wonder: Winter Is Here! She lives in Maryland.