Karen Robbins is an award-winning children's author with more than 300,000 copies of books in print. She grew up in a patriotic family with her father and brother, who served in the U.S.M.C. Karen co-authored the adult book, Flags Across America, and the children's Think! series. She lives in Gig Harbor, Washington where she writes, crafts, and designs books and toys for children. Jeff James has over a decade of experience illustrating, producing award-winning packaging, and designing exhibits for retail and museum displays. In 2009, after moving to Seattle, he earned recognition from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles. He lives near New York City with his wife and daughter.

Karen Robbins' series of Think Shape Books (a Lift the Flap Counting, Color and Shapes) will inspire young children to start thinking and learning at an early age. They'll enjoy lifting the flap to see the fun connection hidden there. What a great series for cognition and physical hand eye coordination! Bright, bold and colorful collage images express familiar child images. Kids will find lots of learning and fun. The Think Shapes Books are another clever concept by award-winning author and book designer, Karen Robbins. -MaryAnn F Kohl author, educator, publisher and consultant www.brightring.com