Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green [Hardcover]

Keith Baker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2004 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Mr. And Mrs. Green (Book 1)

Mr. and Mrs. Green are ready for some fun, and you're invited! Come along as they go camping, eat stacks of pancakes, and try their luck at the County Fair. (Snow cones, anyone?) Whatever the Greens are up to, it's sure to be an adventure, because life with these two is always full of surprises--not to mention chocolate bars, marshmallows, and rainbow sprinkles!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Mr. Green thinks "life with Mrs. Green [is] full of adventure," and Mrs. Green thinks "life with Mr. Green [is] full of surprises." This three-chapter picture book about the fun-loving alligator couple brims with both. Baker's (Quack and Count) lively acrylics cascade in an array of festive colors: lime green, citrus yellow, mango and lavender among them. Whether depicting Mrs. Green encouraging Mr. Green to meet his goal by eating his 100th pancake or the two alligators riding their scooters to the fair, Baker's cartoon-like paintings bubble over with humor. After reading a book called Crazy for Camping, Mrs. Green alleviates Mr. Green's fears about the spooky woods by taking him on a circuitous route to the camp site... their very own backyard. When the flowers blow out of Mr. Green's vase, putting his blue ribbon prize in jeopardy, the judge surprisingly awards a blue ribbon for Mrs. Green's flower-filled straw hat, sweetly arranged by Mr. Green. Baker effectively alters the pacing with full-page paintings and full-bleed spreads that alternate with time-lapse spot illustrations (as when Mr. Green slowly swallows pancake 100). The amusing descriptions of Mrs. Green's artistic process ("A smear of purple... a wiggle of white... a smudge of pink... and green!") or Mr. Green's discourse on 100 as he downs his hotcakes ("10 times 10,/ 50 plus 50,/ 349 minus 237, divided by 2 plus 44") will surely tickle young readers. Ages 3-7.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-Mr. and Mrs. Green are energetic alligators who know how to have a good time. Reminiscent of James Marshall's "George and Martha" stories, these three pithy tales center on backyard camping, eating (Mr. Green challenges himself to eat 100 pancakes), and going to the fair. There is a nice undertone of acceptance and love between the two characters with a healthy balance of give and take, and the all-important element of surprise. These tales celebrate the little niceties that make life fun, and incorporate learning elements-colors, numbers, shapes, and maps. The acrylic illustrations have a loud, oversized presence that is complemented by the strong text. The drawings augment the happy, playful spirit of the alligators, adding energy and variety to each page, and the bright green of Mr. and Mrs. (it's their favorite color) ensures that readers' attention will remain riveted to the couple's goofy antics and contagious positive attitude.
Martha Topol, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books; 1-Simul edition (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152049541
• ISBN-13: 978-0152049546
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,371,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

KEITH BAKER is the author-illustrator of many beloved picture books, including Little Green, Hide and Snake, and Quack and Count. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars we LOVE this book!, March 20, 2011

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earthymama (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green (Paperback)

This has been a favorite for all three of my kids, and the oldest still enjoys hearing the stories every time the youngest requests this book. We have all of the Mr. and Mrs Green books and I only wish there were more. Mr. and Mrs. green are sweet, funny, charming, and lovely companions for bedtime reading. Highly recommended!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Books!, June 5, 2010

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Laura Berry "Teacher-Librarian" (Renton, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green (Paperback)

Keith Baker's wonderful characters are perfect for emerging readers! The kids at my elementary school library LOVE his books and the Greens are always among the most highly-circulated titles. The books are fun to read and the kids love to search the pages for the hidden hearts. I love Mr. and Mrs. Green as much as the kids do!

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this whole series!, February 8, 2010

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Lisa Huth (Williamson, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green (Paperback)

My 4-year-old son and I discovered the Mr. and Mrs. Green books by Keith Baker at our library, and we both love them. Mr. & Mrs. Green and fun & well-created characters. I appreciate the quality & style of the writing, and I commend Mr. Baker for creating characters that show love, appreciation, kindness, & respect without it seeming obvious or fake, like so many of the worthless children's books I find. These books are NOT twaddle, & I highly recommend them!