Shapes, Reshape!

by Silvia Borando

Published 1 July 2016

A minibombo book: a little book buzzing with a big idea.

Count down from 10 to 1 in this playful interactive exploration of the shapes that make up our favourite animals. The shapes, at first, are lined up neatly in rows. But, at the turn of the page, they’re mixed up, moved around and reshaped into all kinds of animals! Buzzy and clucky and scaly and sluuuurpy! Look – these green shapes reshape into scaly things. What they could be? Turn the page to reveal … of course! 3 alligators, snip, snap and snappy! As we visit ten groups of shapes, can you try and guess what animal the shapes will become before the shapes reshape? (But, with the animals getting bigger and more ferocious each time, watch out for a rather fiery finale!)


I am a minibombo book: a little book buzzing with a big idea.

From minibombo, the innovative team behind The White Book and Black Cat, White Cat, comes a wickedly funny, interactive lift-the flap book featuring lots of cute caged animals who just want to be set free … and you, the reader, have the keys! Will you help open their doors, please? But, remember, if you can’t see a keyhole … do not lift the flap! (Seriously … it's not a good idea!) You want a teensy-tiny peek inside? Well, don’t say we didn’t warn you! Perfectly paced, and with very few words, this stylish novelty book – with its rather tasty twist – is sure to delight the very youngest of readers.


No words are needed—and unexpected things can happen—when a boy, some bold paint, an active imagination, and a white wall come together.

Roller in hand, a boy starts to paint a blank wall. First it’s a plain coat of pink. Then six birds emerge, perched on a branch. . . . Wait, they were there a minute ago! Then he tries the blue paint, and it happens again: fourteen fish swimming in formation, until green paint reveals a giant dinosaur with big teeth and a mind of its own. Whether gray, yellow, purple, or orange, each spread draws on visual humor and an array of unpredictable animals to yield a bigger surprise, right up to the warm and rewarding finale.

There’s a whole lot of shaking going on — and a funny final twist — as a series of hungry animals seek shelter in an obliging tree.

Mouse spots a nut high up in a tree. “Mmm,” she says. “I’m going to gobble that up!” So she shakes the tree a little to the right, and she shakes the tree a little to the left. But it isn't the nut that falls from the tree, it's Fox, who thinks that Mouse looks pretty tasty! Soon a warthog and then a bear come along with similar ideas. Little readers will enjoy the just-made-it escapes (and be happy to get in on the shaking action), only to laugh out loud when their expectations are foiled at the end.

Shapes at Play

by Silvia Borando

Published 1 July 2016

A minibombo book: a little book buzzing with a big idea.

From minibombo, the creators of The White Book and Black Cat, White Cat comes a playful first book of shapes. Meet the red triangles, the yellow squares and the blue circles, who have a great idea for a game: together, they want to see if they can make a brand new shape! Hopping and bouncing and – bump! – sometimes colliding, they soon realize that they can be anything they want to be! A little house or a speedy car, an apple tree or a runaway train, the possibilities are endless ... they might even be out of this world! Exploring how triangles, squares and circles can be found all around us, minibombo introduce young readers to their very first shapes with playfulness, humour and in their trademark graphic style.


The Dog Book

by Lorenzo Clerici

Published 1 March 2017

I am a minibombo book: a little book buzzing with a big idea.

If you have always wanted a pet, but your parents have never let you ... this is the book for you. Because, inside the pages of this book, your new dog awaits. Isn’t he cute? Just look at him wag his tail! As a pet-owner, it’s your job to wake him up (call out his name), rub his belly (with your finger) and clean him up when he gets muddy (your t-shirt makes a great towel!). It’s hard work – phew! – but it's so much fun.

From minibombo, the creators of The White Book and Black Cat, White Cat comes a playful picture book that cleverly encourages you to interact with the physicality of the page itself, and a book that will, with your imagination, bring a tail-wagging, ear-scratching dog to life. Woof!

Check out minibombo.com to find plenty of fun ideas for playing and creating inspired by this book!


The Cat Book

by Silvia Borando

Published 1 March 2017

I am a minibombo book: a little book buzzing with a big idea.

If you have always wanted a pet, but your parents have never let you … this is the book for you. Because, inside the pages of this book, your new cat awaits. Isn’t he sweet? Just look at him twitch his tiny nose! As a pet-owner, it’s your job to wake him up (call out his name), softly stroke his back (with your finger) and shelter him from the rain (your hand makes a great umbrella!). It’s quite hard work – phew! – but it’s so much fun.

From minibombo, the creators of The White Book and Black Cat, White Cat comes a playful picture book that cleverly encourages you to interact with the physicality of the page itself, and a book that will, with the help of your imagination, bring a purr-y, fluffy cat to life. Miaow!

Check out minibombo.com to find plenty of fun ideas for playing and creating inspired by this book!


The Hamster Book

by Silvia Borando

Published 1 January 2017

I am a minibombo book: a little book buzzing with a big idea.

If you have always wanted a pet, but your parents have never let you ... this is the book for you. Because, inside the pages of this book, your new hamster awaits. Isn’t she cute? Just look at her ruffly fur! As a pet-owner, it’s your job to tickle her tummy (with your finger), watch her tricks (give her a cheer!) and clean up after her, too (but don’t forget to use a tissue!). It’s hard work – phew! – but it's so much fun. From minibombo, the creators of The White Book and Black Cat, White Cat comes a playful picture book that cleverly encourages you to interact with the physicality of the page itself, and a book that will, with your imagination, bring a sunflower seed-eating, fuzzy furball of a hamster to life. Squeak!

Check out www.minibombo.com to find plenty of fun ideas for playing and creating inspired by this book!


Near, Far

by Silvia Borando

Published 14 June 2016
From up close and far away, things can look so different. Can you guess what animals you’re looking at as they zoom in, then zoom back out?

No words are needed in this striking and colorful exploration of animal shapes. Bold graphic forms create a playful exercise in visual perception. At first glance, that green bump might be a grassy hill. But we’re too close to be sure. Step back (turn the page) to see a little more. Now there are two green loopy humps. What could it be? Turn one more page to reveal — of course, the squiggles of a snake! Preschoolers will see animals in a new way when they look from both near and far.

Black Cat, White Cat

by Silvia Borando

Published 25 August 2015
Day and night, black and white—this playful tale of opposite personalities celebrates the adventure of sharing life’s discoveries with a friend.

Black Cat—black from the tips of his ears to the tip of his tail—only ever goes out in the day. But White Cat—white from her whiskers to her four furry paws—only ever goes out at night. He picks daisies, while she gazes at the stars. When they both feel the urge to explore a world beyond their own, Black Cat and White Cat go on a journey of discovery and meet for the very first time. Vividly illustrated with bold black-and-white art, each page paves the way toward a surprise (and surprisingly colorful) ending.

Look closely! This vibrant wordless book invites children to explore the concept of visibility.

A menagerie of colorful animals can be found within this stylish book, but pay attention! When the background color changes with each turn of the page, a different animal (almost) vanishes — and another seems to appear on every spread. Who blends in with the fallen leaves? What about the trees of the forest? Brimming with visual humor, this attractive play on color and camouflage is sure to delight keen-eyed youngsters and reward their observational skills with a few giggles.