The humor and beautifully simple design of this educational book will appeal to children who know the joy of splashing about in paint--and to their parents, who will appreciate the lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. (Baby/Preschool)
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The humor and beautifully simple design of this educational book will appeal to children who know the joy of splashing about in paint--and to their parents, who will appreciate the lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. (Baby/Preschool)
Description
Perfect for fans of Lois Ehlert and Press Here, this charming picture book gently explores the world of color and celebrates the joy of creativity.
One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. But what happens when they splash in the colors, mixing the red and blue? Or dance in the blue and yellow? This playful introduction to colors will appeal to any budding artist or curious preschooler.
Critic Reviews
“"Walsh's cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer that's great fun as well as informative."-- School Library Journal (starred review) "Simplicity reigns in Walsh's brief tale, and a feeling of joyful discovery pervades her broad lines and expressive figures."-- Publishers Weekly”
"Walsh's cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer that's great fun as well as informative."--School Library Journal (starred review)
"Simplicity reigns in Walsh's brief tale, and a feeling of joyful discovery pervades her broad lines and expressive figures."--Publishers Weekly
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About the Author
Ellen Stoll Walsh is the author-illustrator of many popular books for children, including the successful Mouse Paint and Mouse Count books. She lives in upstate New York.
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