Colors versus Shapes

Prepare to be amazed as two teams of Colors and Shapes compete for the top prize at a spectacular talent show! Which team deserves the spotlight? Colors can really mix it up, but nobody stacks higher than Shapes. How will the judges ever pick a winner?

Ultimately, author-illustrator Mike Boldt reveals the amazing things that can happen when Colors and Shapes come together. A follow-up to 123 versus ABC, this zany picture book is a fun introduction to simple but important concepts, and a stepping-stone to basic geometry.

We're the stars of this show: colors!

We're the stars of this show: shapes!

Wait . . .

Which team deserves the spotlight? Whose talents will steal the scene? Colors can really mix it up, but nobody stacks higher than shapes.

Red and his primary pals have some colorful surprises in store. Circle and his crew reveal whole new sides of themselves. How will the judges ever pick a winner?

Author-illustrator Mike Boldt delivers a laugh-out-loud talent show that explores both colors and shapes and invites us to appreciate the amazing things that can happen if they come together.

“Readers won’t care whether it’s about letters of numbers - they will be too busy poring over the artwork and laughing.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) for 123 VERSUS ABC

“Boldt’s illustrations have a dimensional, painterly quality that recalls Adam Rex’s work, and the absurd scenarios, strong-willed personalities, and visual gags will have kids laughing from A to 26.” - Publishers Weekly for 123 VERSUS ABC