Mix It Up!Mix It Up!

A board book rendering of a best-selling companion to the classic Press Here creatively introduces basic color theory, directing readers to use their fingers to “combine” three blobs of primary colors, resembling finger paints, that explode into an imaginative spectrum. Illustrations.
Using no special effects other than the reader's imagination, simple directions lead the reader to experiment with mixing and changing colors on the printed page.
<b>The <i>New York Times</i> bestselling book, a brilliant companion to the mega-selling classic <i>Press Here</i>, is now gently compressed into a toddler-friendly board book.</b><br><br>With the graphic intensity of Eric Carle, the whimsy of Leo Lionni, the humor of <i>The Day the Crayons Quit</i>, but a vision all his own, Herv&#233; Tullet invites readers to MIX IT UP in a dazzling adventure of color and tones, filled with magic and wonder. This <i>New York Times</i> bestselling book from the creator of <i>Press Here</i> is now available in an ever-so-toddler-friendly board book edition.<br><br>Follow the artist's simple instructions, and suddenly colors appear . . . mix . . . splatter . . . and vanish in a vivid world powered only by the reader's imagination. The result is not only enchantment and giggles, but a real and deeper understanding of colors brought by a true master of his craft. Just as in Press Here, Herv&#233; Tullet sets readers on an extraordinary journey of color, motion, and interactivity without ever relying on the bells and whistles of technology, but rather by working within the confines of the flat surface of an unassuming printed page. Herv&#233; once again displays his unique genius and vision, creating a work that is a glorious and richly satisfying companion to <i>Press Here</i>. <i>Mix It Up!</i> is the perfect gift book for parents and their little ones to cherish and read again and again, as well as an invaluable teaching tool for pre-K classrooms.<br><br>&#8226; AWARD-WINNING BOOK: <i>Mix It Up!</i> was a Junior Library Guild Selection, a Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year, a PBS Parents Best Picture Book, an ACL Distinguished Book, and selected as a Best Book of the Year by Chicago Public Library.<br>&#8226; AN INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE WAY TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT COLOR: Each delightful page turn mixes colors and teaches kids basic color theory.<br>&#8226; AN EDUCATIONAL GIFT: The gorgeous graphic visuals make this book an irresistible choice for gift-giving, while the educational concept is an appealing bonus.<br>&#8226; STIMULATES THE IMAGINATION: Celebrates the magic of imagination of three simple colors transforming into an entire rainbow of possibilities. A tour-de-force of imagination that mixes the whimsical minimalism of <i>Duck! Rabbit!</i> with the graphic intensity of Eric Carle.<br><br>Perfect for:<br><br>&#8226; The millions of child and adult fans of Herv&#233; Tullet and <i>Press Here</i> in both its hard cover and board book incarnations<br>&#8226; Fans of Eric Carle's <i>Brown Bear, Brown Bear</i>, Leo Lionni's magical <i>Little Blue and Little Yellow</i>, other books about color<br>&#8226; Anyone looking to demonstrate the power of a physical book or looking for books to open the imagination<br>&#8226; Pre-schools, nurseries, kindergartens, art programs