Cat's Colors [Hardcover]

Jane Cabrera (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

A cat describes ten different colors and tells which one is its favorite.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS. Bold watercolors enhance this charming story of a kitten and its hunt for a favorite color. It checks out nine different hues before deciding that orange is the winner because it is the color of Cat's mother, a big orange tabby. The sweet ending should be a delightful surprise for toddlers. The entertaining lesson about colors will be a hit with children and parents alike. Striking two-page spreads quickly draw readers into the simple and unassuming story, while the dramatic and cheerful artwork is a definite plus.?Melissa Hudak, North Suburban District Library, Roscoe, IL
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Ages 1^-4. A black-and-orange kitten asks, "What is my favorite color?" and looks at its choices, one by one. "Is it Green? Green is the grass where I like to walk." Big, bold, and bright, each double-page spread features another hue in its background: yellow sand, a red rug, blue sky, purple yarn. In the finale, the kitten reveals that its favorite is orange, the color of its mother. From the striking cover art to the story's last page, this picture book is beautifully designed to attract and hold the attention of toddlers and preschoolers. Blazing with colors painted in heavy brush strokes, even the simplest compositions have a sense of underlying energy and action. This cheerful picture book gives young children a chance to learn their colors and offers older ones an opportunity to show off what they know through the question-and-answer format. Its narrative innocence and visual verve make this a charmer for reading aloud at home or in story hour. Carolyn Phelan

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dial; 1st edition (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803720904
• ISBN-13: 978-0803720909
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #940,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unique illustrations make this book attractive to children., December 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Cat's Colors (Hardcover)

Little cat asks you to guess his favorite color. As you turn the page, you will be surprised by the color choices and illustrations on each page. The backround colors are bright and vibrant, and each color is as rich as the last. Also, every color has a new animal associated with it. I use this book with my 7 month old daughter and my 10 year old ESL students.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is super, April 16, 1998

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This review is from: Cat's Colors (Hardcover)

My daughter loves this book. she is 10 months old and loves the colors and the happy face of the cat. I fully recommend it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cute book to teach toddlers colors, January 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Cat's Colors (Hardcover)

A short, boldly illustrated book about a cat's favorite color. Good for toddlers and preschoolers.