Illustration by Ana Albero from ‘Coco Chanel’    
Emma O’Donovan rounds up spring’s best design-led books

            

Age 2-4: Pantone Color Cards by Pantone 

Toddlers will love these sturdy flash cards. The 18 cards showcase nine bold colours, making this a vibrant design addition to any bookshelf or toy box. £8.99, Abrams Appleseed

Age 2-4: Baby?s First Eames by Julie Merberg

A stylish alphabetical exploration of modern architectural icons, from Knoll to Noguchi. It makes timeless design fun and accessible for aesthetes of all ages. £8.99, Downtown Bookworks 

Age 2-4: Colour for Baby curated by Yana Peel 

This set of four fold-out books, themed on red, yellow, green and blue, feature works from Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Henri Matisse and more. £16.99, Big Picture Press   

Age 5-7: Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts

The marvellous milliner loses her hat; will her friends be able to find her the perfect replacement" £10.99, Abrams Books
 

Age 5-7: We?re All Works of Art by Rose Blake and Mark Sperring 

A positive tale that says ?it?s OK to be different?, this book is a beautifully delivered celebration of diversity and acceptance. £11.99, Pavilion Children?s Books
 

Age 5-7: The Chinese Emperor?s New Clothes by Ying chang Compestine and David Roberts 

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