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Little Learners: First Concepts Bundle

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Concept books can be wonderful first building blocks for little learners, not because they aim to “teach” in a formal way, but because they invite children to notice patterns, make connections, and explore ideas that naturally show up in their everyday world.

What we love most is when a concept book goes beyond the basics. Instead of simply naming shapes, letters, or numbers, each of these stories uses inventive art, clever structure, and joyful surprises to spark curiosity. They feel playful, not instructional. Kids aren’t just absorbing information; they’re exploring, through animals, bold visuals, humor, and storytelling.

This bundle brings together four standout books that make early learning fun, engaging, and deeply memorable.

Bundle Details

Not Quite Black and White by Jonathan Ying · Illustrated by Victoria Ying

  • A clever, high-contrast look at color that invites kids to guess, observe, and giggle along. Simple, stylish, and full of charm—perfect for babies and toddlers exploring visual differences.

LMNO Peas by Keith Baker

  • An energetic, joyful alphabet adventure packed with tiny peas doing big things. Kids love the motion and details; adults love how much there is to spot and talk about on every page.

Sumo Shapes by Sanae Ishida

  • A playful, unexpected approach to shapes featuring cheerful sumo characters in motion. The clean design and gentle humor make this a standout for toddlers learning through action and imitation.

Hello Hello Numbers by Brendan Wenzel

  • A vibrant, rhythmic counting journey filled with expressive animals and bold art. This book turns numbers into movement and personality—captivating early learners from page one.
Little Learners: First Concepts Bundle
Little Learners: First Concepts Bundle
Little Learners: First Concepts Bundle
Little Learners: First Concepts Bundle
Little Learners: First Concepts Bundle

Why We Love These Books

  • Sumo Shapes

  • Not Quite Black and White

  • LMNO Peas

  • Hello Hello Numbers

A brilliant, unexpected way to explore shapes, this book follows adorable sumo characters as they tumble, balance, and play their way through circles, squares, triangles, and more. Ishida’s minimalist style and gentle humor make the concept feel fresh and fun, even for preschoolers already familiar with shapes. The mix of Japanese language, playful movement, and clean design gives kids multiple ways to connect with the idea. It’s clever, charming, and wonderfully different from typical shape books.

Color concepts get a delightful twist in this sweet, high-contrast board book that pairs animals with unexpected splashes of color. Victoria Ying’s art is bold yet soft, making it visually appealing for babies and fun for older toddlers to talk through. What makes this book shine is how it blends simplicity with humor—inviting kids to guess, observe, and laugh along. It’s a gentle, stylish way to introduce color play and prediction.

This alphabet adventure is packed with movement, personality, and tiny peas doing big things, from biking to building to exploring. Instead of presenting letters in isolation, Baker turns each page into a bustling little world that young kids love to study and revisit. The playful rhythm, bright colors, and seek-and-find details make this a standout ABC book. It’s joyful, imaginative, and a great fit for toddlers who enjoy books with a lot to look at.

Brendan Wenzel brings numbers to life with vibrant animals, rhythmic pacing, and illustrations that practically bounce off the page. Instead of presenting numbers in a straightforward “1, 2, 3” format, he folds counting into a lively parade of creatures—each full of texture, movement, and personality. Little ones love spotting patterns and animals; parents love how naturally the counting flows through the story. It’s engaging, energetic, and perfect for little readers who respond to bold visuals.