ea. vol: photogs. by author. unpaged. CIP. Greenwillow. Oct. 1986. BD $3.95. PreS Distinctive photographs of a distinctive animal make Panda, Panda appropriate for a wide age range. A panda is shown in a variety of engaging activities and poses: eating, drinking, playing, and finally sleeping. Each picture is accompanied by a word in bold red type describing the activity. As usual with Hoban, outstanding photographs and design make this a special toddler book. The second title is a simpler board book version of Hoban's Is It Red? Is It Yellow? Is It Blue? (Greenwillow, 1978). Photographs of objects familiar and engaging to babies and toddlers are centered on a white background, with the color name and a corresponding solid color dot below the picture. It's a standout in Hoban's distinctive style, and a must for all toddler collections. Linda Wicher, Lincolnwood Public Lib., Ill.

A red alarm clock, a blue mitten, a yellow baby shoe and a purple flower are the first cheery photographs in Red, Blue, Yellow Shoea book about color. Panda, Panda displays a real panda in a natural-looking setting, progressing from eating, drinking, rolling and climbing to yawning, resting and, finally, sleeping. Children will relate to both board books: the counting objects are toy-bright (some really are toys), and the panda's seemingly lazy pursuit of creature comforts is engaging. As with all of Hoban's acclaimed photo books, these are deliberately simple, and perfect for the very young. (9 months-3 years)