Black & White : Board Book
Everything in life may not be black and white, but in this tiny  board-book world, black and white definitely rule the day. Todd Parr's aptly  namedBlack & Whitefeatures a black cat, a white mouse (that says "eek!"  at the sight of the aforementioned cat), black night, white cloud, black boots,  white underwear (remember Parr'sUnderwear Do's and Don'ts?),  and so on. Each item (except the black night!) is squarely placed in the middle  of the page against a brightly hued backdrop, with "BLACK" or "WHITE" printed  above, and the name of the object below. Perfect for babies whose brand-new eyes  can focus best on the contrast between black and white, this sturdy little book  is also great for toddlers learning their colors and concepts. Parr's funny,  friendly-faced critters can be seen in many picture books, including the  companion toBlack & White,Big & Little. (Baby to  preschool)--Emilie Coulter