What better way to teach children about colors than using great pieces of art from a master artist? My husband and I love van Gogh, and this board book makes me smile. It has color-coded tabs, especially appropriate in a book about color, and each tab opens to a labeled color, a painting, questions, and a quote. The paintings all contain the desired color, but sometimes the child has to search for it; it doesn't always dominate the painting. Each of the paintings are, obviously, pieces by Vincent van Gogh. The title of the painting is in clear font under the picture of the painting, and below that, a quote that relates to the topic of the piece, and is from the artist himself. The questions further direct children to analyze the painting, guiding them to see that looking at art is an act of interpretation and enjoyment, that it is both personal and collective, but they are all appropriate for young readers. The back of the book even has teachable suggestions for parents. This book is fantastic, a fun read for children and interesting for adults - not that common an occurrence in board books. I wish they had a series of color books featuring different artists, but I understand choosing van Gogh for his vivid pictures. Truly, this is a good find, and worth an addition to the library. ( )

This is a nice way to teach children colors and introduce them to art. The book also has potential use at later ages.

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My son loved this book when he was a toddler. It's a nice, gentle introduction to fine art and color. I even have videos of me reading it to him when he was about 18 months old, and he was learning his colors. ( )