The Baby Shapes book and mobile set has been developed by The Children's Project and supports principles established in The Social Baby. There is continued debate as to whether or not new babies are able to distinguish colour, but it is agreed that they are drawn to high contrast images. These simple books are specially developed to interest a baby from birth. Baby Shapes 1 & 2, use very simple (through to more complex) bold graphic shapes. Baby Shapes 3 consists of a range of faces and facal expressions. New babies may copy some of the expressions.

Baby Shapes Self Assembly Mobile:- The black and white self assembly mobile (reflecting images from the Baby Shapes books) is 3-dimentional. Because the images are presented horizontally as well as vertically, the patterns are clearly visible to the newborn baby when lying in its cot, as well as to on-lookers. When placed within the optimum range of vision - appx 22cm (9ins), it is fascinating for new babies. It is easy to add other shapes or your own designs, so making the mobile more interesting as the baby develops. Mobile: Press-out self assembly card printed black & white assembled size: approx. 330mm sq x 300mm high This pack is well designed, simple, and strikingly different. It represents excellent value for money. The Baby's view of the mobile.

These books bring the parents and their new baby together in a shared visual experience, nurturing the important beginnings of reading and turning the pages of a book.

Baby Shapes Books and Self Assembly Mobile Set Created by: Helen and Clive Dorman ISBN: 1 903275 11 3 UK price: £9.99 Rights: World excl UK Baby Shapes 1, 2 and 3 tps: 140 x 140mm extent: 16pp self cover printing: mono, cover laminated binding: singer sewn Publ. Date: July 2000 Baby Shapes 4 tps: 140 x 140mm extent: 20pp self cover printing: mono, cover laminated binding: singer sewn specials: 2pp die cut, 4pp greaseproof paper insert, 2pp mirror finish Publ. Date: July 2000 © 2000 The Childrens Project.