A black cat and a white cat attempt to become friends in Garralon-s stylish and clever first book for children. Her high-contrast artwork, created digitally, consists of white-on-black silhouettes and black-on-white silhouettes, all the better to see each cat. And that-s precisely the problem that arises when the cats try to hang out: when -Black Cat visits White Cat... whoosh! He disappears.- To remedy the dilemma (-It-s perfect for hiding. But it makes it hard to play together-), the cats set off for somewhere new, and the candy-colored final spread-filled with trees, buildings, and lots of felines-feels like a big payoff for cats and readers alike. Ages 1-4. Agency: Hannele Legras Literary. (June)

Toddler-PreS Suppose the world were just black-and-white? The black cat, who lives in a white house, can't visit the white cat, who lives in a black house, and vice versa. When one calls on the other, the caller promptly disappears. This enchanting board book features simple black-and-white collages of cats, or cats in houses, until the triumphant, colorful ending. Garralon, a native of France, has a number of delightful titles to her credit, both as illustrator and author. One can hope that all of these works will soon be published in English-language versions. VERDICT Young children will enjoy this board book's whimsical wit and artistry. A winner. Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY