Red, Blue, Yellow Shoe [Board book]

Tana Hoban (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Photographs of common objects with the color of each object printed below introduce the reader to colors.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A red alarm clock, a blue mitten, a yellow baby shoe and a purple flower are the first cheery photographs in Red, Blue, Yellow Shoea book about color. Panda, Panda displays a real panda in a natural-looking setting, progressing from eating, drinking, rolling and climbing to yawning, resting and, finally, sleeping. Children will relate to both board books: the counting objects are toy-bright (some really are toys), and the panda's seemingly lazy pursuit of creature comforts is engaging. As with all of Hoban's acclaimed photo books, these are deliberately simple, and perfect for the very young. (9 months-3 years)
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

ea. vol: photogs. by author. unpaged. CIP. Greenwillow. Oct. 1986. BD $3.95. PreS Distinctive photographs of a distinctive animal make Panda, Panda appropriate for a wide age range. A panda is shown in a variety of engaging activities and poses: eating, drinking, playing, and finally sleeping. Each picture is accompanied by a word in bold red type describing the activity. As usual with Hoban, outstanding photographs and design make this a special toddler book. The second title is a simpler board book version of Hoban's Is It Red? Is It Yellow? Is It Blue? (Greenwillow, 1978). Photographs of objects familiar and engaging to babies and toddlers are centered on a white background, with the color name and a corresponding solid color dot below the picture. It's a standout in Hoban's distinctive style, and a must for all toddler collections. Linda Wicher, Lincolnwood Public Lib., Ill.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Board book: 12 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books (September 22, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688065635
• ISBN-13: 978-0688065638
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 6.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #727,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tana Hoban's photographs have been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and in galleries around the world. She has won many gold medals and prizes for her work as a photographer and filmmaker. Her books for children are known and loved throughout the world.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A winner!!!, August 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Red, Blue, Yellow Shoe (Board book)

This book is a favorite at our house! The durable book has one large, colorful photograph of a common item on each page. The item's name and color are printed at the bottom (yellow shoe, red clock, black cat, etc.). It's easy for little hands to turn the pages as well as focus on each page. So many children's books these days seem to have TOO much information on each page. This book finds a way to attract the reader in a simple way with its beautiful photographs.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great baby or toddler book, December 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Red, Blue, Yellow Shoe (Board book)

My daughter really enjoys this book. It is simple and gives toddlers a chance to learn their colors. We've read it so many times my daughter who is two can now read it herself!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as Popular the Black/White Books at Our House, June 20, 2000

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This review is from: Red, Blue, Yellow Shoe (Board book)

As my son grew older and more interested in colors, I looked for a book that would delight him as much as "Black on White" (also by Tana Hoban) had when he was an infant. I thought this book would fill that description, but it didn't quite fit the bill. It has great photographs, but no text.

Despite the catchy, rhyming title, each page shows only a picture of the item: No rhyming text is involved. Although my son likes the brightly colored pictures, he is more interested when I read books with rhythmic texts, such as "Blue Hat, Green Hat" by Sandra Boynton.