A pair of lovely board books crossed my desk and I just have to share them with you!

Subway by Anastasia Suen, illustrated by Karen Katz

Now available in board book format, this is the perfect type of picture book for a board book conversion.  With Katz’s trademark round-faced people in all colors and a rhythmic text that invites bouncing and swaying, this is sure to be a hit on laps everywhere or in toddler classrooms and libraries.  Sturdy pages will stand up to the enthusiasm of the youngest readers.  Sure to be a hit even for those toddlers who don’t know about subway systems.  Even better, it is all about a large vehicle so it invites small boys to enjoy!

Colors/Colores by Eric Carle

Coming out later this week is My Very First Bilingual Book in English and Spanish featuring colors and done by the wonderfully-popular Carle.  Each page features a sliding panel to expose either the English or Spanish word for the color.  Not only is this great fun for small toddlers but it will be of interest to those teaching Spanish in elementary school.  Kindergarteners and first graders are sure to enjoy it.