Press Here

The longest-running picture book on the New York Times bestseller list!

"Tullet's brilliant creation proves that books need not lose out to electronic wizardry; his colorful dots perform every bit as engagingly as any on the screen of an iPad.... The joy is in the tacit agreement between artist and reader that what's happening is magic. Shh! Don't tell."--Publishers Weekly

Hervé Tullet's delightful sensory books have sold millions of copies around the world. Here is his beloved Press Here in a beautiful hardcover edition just right for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers.

Press the yellow dot on the cover of this interactive children's book, follow the instructions within, and embark upon a magical journey! Each page of this surprising touch book instructs the reader to push the button, shake it up, tilt the book, and who knows what will happen next!

TOUCH THINK LEARN BOOKS: Surprising and fun, Hervé Tullet's adventures are great for the whole family. Children and adults alike will giggle with delight as the dots multiply, change direction, and grow in size!

PERFECT FOR TEACHERS' PICK BOOK LIST: Engaging and instructive read-aloud fun, Press Here holds appeal for all ages. This unique interactive picture book about the power of imagination is especially remarkable because the adventure occurs on the flat surface of the simple, printed page.

POPULAR CHILDREN'S BOOKS: Hervé Tullet is a renowned artist and children's book author with more than 80 internationally acclaimed titles, including Mix It Up!, Let's Play!, Draw Here, and Say Zoop!

Perfect for:

• The millions of children and adults who love Hervé Tullet and his wonderful books
• Fun and interactive read-aloud book for families or small groups
• Toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers ready to learn about color and shapes in a fun and imaginative way
• Children's art programs
• Fans of The Dot; Dear Zoo; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, and other books about color and creativity

Author: Herve Tullet
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 03/16/2011
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.60w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780811879545
Audience: Ages 4-8


Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist
Award: Beehive Awards - Winner
Award: Golden Archer Award - Nominee
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: NAPPA Gold Awards - Winner
Award: IndieFab awards - Gold Medal Winner
Award: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award - Winner
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Winner


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2011
Booklist 04/01/2011 pg. 76
School Library Journal 04/01/2011 pg. 155
Publishers Weekly 01/31/2011
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2011 pg. 38
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/07/2011 pg. 38
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2011 pg. 2121
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001

About the Author
Herve Tullet has been an art director at various ad agencies, a magazine illustrator, and for the past 15 years, a creator of children's books. He lives with his two sons and daughter in Paris.