Snap: A Happy Book of Colors!

by Patricia Hegarty, Fhiona Galloway (Illustrator)

Discover a world of undersea creatures in this playful board book of colors!

Discover a world of undersea creatures in this playful board book of colors! Bright artwork, finger-holes, and a cheerful rhyming text make learning come alive.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Humor, Animals

16 pages, Board book

Published March 31, 2020

About the author

Patricia Hegarty began working in children's publishing more years ago than she cares to remember and is now Editorial Director at Caterpillar Books and Little Tiger Kids. As an author, the range of subjects has been wide-ranging—pirates, princesses, trees, and bees have all become firm favorites.

Reviews

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

This colorful book about a crab that loves to snap his claws will entertain young listeners. The claws are cut out in varying sizes.

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A mischievous crab snaps at the other sea creatures and surprises them. Crab meets a pink jellyfish, a seahorse, a blue fish, a starfish, and a sea turtle. They are all startled by the snapping sound. But when a big shark comes in sight, little crab decides to hide.

I love the die-cut openings in this board book! As you turn each page, the crab's pincers get smaller and smaller as the cut openings get smaller.

The artwork is very cute and colorful! Just right for little readers who are attracted to bright contrasting colors. The art style is cartoony and simple, with fun ocean floor backgrounds.

Another great thing about this book is that each sea creature is described by their color. The blue fish, the pink jelly, the grey shark, the blue fish, the yellow seahorse, and the green sea turtle. This is a great way to teach toddlers their colors!

The text rhymes with good writing and good rhythm. I am very picky about rhyming in children's books, but this one passes the test and has excellent rhymes that fit the story.

This whole book is adorable!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

A playful but pesky crab enjoys startling other sea creatures, including a fish and a turtle among other animals, by snapping its claws at them. He meets his match in the end. This board book is quite sturdy and colorful, and introduces young readers to seven different colors while the rhyming story will keep them engaged as they wonder what that little crab will get up to next. The finger holes on each page, increasing on each left-hand page and increasing on each right-hand one, add to the book's visual appeal and provide a place for youngsters to hold onto the book. Not does this book promote hand-eye coordination, but it offers a place through which caregivers and children can discuss what's happening and laugh together at the book's conclusion.

[Jon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rowan really digs the crab claw cutouts, always putting his hands through the holes. He likes identifying the clams and snails, but still isn’t much into identifying colors. Not an overly ambitious or creative book, but functionally amusing, with our crab’s antics leading to some potential comeuppance. We both have an alright time.

[Hope · Rating 3 out of 5]

Checked out from Kilbourn Public Library 📚 in WI, currently on week 1 of ABCJesusLovesMe toddler curriculum (color of the week is black)

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