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Mouse Paint [Paperback]

Ellen Stoll Walsh
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)

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Book Description

March 27, 1995 2 - 6 years250L (What's this?)
One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Both parents and children alike will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. “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

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A gang of mice learns to mix colors and to count; the "naive charm and exuberance" of Walsh's cut-paper art helped earn Mouse Paint a spot among PW's Best Books of 1989. Ages 2-6; 4-8.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"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

Product Details

  • Age Range: 2 - 6 years
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Sandpiper; 1 edition (March 27, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0152001182
  • ISBN-13: 978-0152001186
  • Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 8.6 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

ELLEN STOLL WALSH is the author and illustrator of many award-winning early concept books for young children, including Mouse Paint, Mouse Count, and the Dot and Jabber trilogy. She lives near Rochester, New York.

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
It's a great learning tool with vivid colors and cute pictures. Jessica Young  |  22 reviewers made a similar statement
This is a cute and clever telling of how mixing paint colors brings new colors. TOMMY C ELLIS  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
My daughters loved this book during ages 3-5. Obi  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
I'm curious. Why do the best picture books explaining color involve solely, and with few exceptions, mice? I mean, just consider Denise Fleming's fantastic "Lunch" or Ed Young's stunning, "Seven Blind Mice". For some reason, mice are just prone to well written color-infused storylines. "Mouse Paint" is no different.

Three adorable albino mice (able to hide from clever cats by standing on white pieces of paper) come across three jars of pain. On is red, one is yellow, and one is blue. Thinking, in a typical mousy fashion, that the jars of paint are Mouse Paint, the three climb in. Next, they set about dipping their toes in other colors, creating whole new combinations. Thus, kids learn that when a red mouse does a jig in a puddle of yellow paint, his feet will eventually turn a bright cheery orange. By the end of the tale, the mice are painting all sorts of colors hither and yon, mixing and matching shades in all sorts of new and exciting ways.

The book is made from a series of cut-paper collages. You wouldn't necessarily know this when looking at it, however. These mice have verve and pep. Their puddle dances are lively and entertaining. There are subtle in-jokes, such as the mice washing themselves clean in a large bowl that reads, "CAT". And to top it all off, they're pretty darn cute to boot. Though I've seen good books explaining colors to kids, this is the best I've seen that explains how to create a new color out of the combination of two others. All in all, it's a good read and an entertaining one as well.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite little art helpers. June 20, 2005
Format:Paperback
As an elementary art teacher I have seen many many color themed books. This is the one I use every year in grades K-3, they never get tired of it, it's a wonderful refresher for them. It's endearing and educational at the same time. You just can't go wrong with "Mouse Paint".
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Many facets of value October 2, 2002
Format:Board book
This book is a must have for anyone associated with a preschool child! By means of a clever tale - charming on its own - this book explores primary colors, color mixtures, and contrast. It became one of my child's favorites as a toddler and remains a favorite at age four. Longevity isn't the only milage we've gotten out of this book, either. It has also spawned many spontaineous, artistic experiments with color (mixing paint or playdough, etc.). For broad, lasting appeal and educational merit, this book is a great (bargain!) investment.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great simple book for young children! September 2, 1998
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Three white mice get into mischief when they discover some paint - red, blue, and yellow. The (almost) repetitive, simple text has each mouse "dance and swirl" and make a new color, which the mice announce with amazement- "Look, red feet in a blue puddle makes purple!" I use this book as a springboard for many activities in my preschool class - science, art, felt board stories. It's great for children to "read" by themselves, too.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Laugh and Learn! September 19, 2003
Format:Board book
We stumbled on this award-winning picture book by accident - but what a find! Three clever mice, illustrated by author Ellen Stoll Walsh in colorful cut-paper collage, discover three jars of "mouse paint." With childlike curiousity they dive right inside. And like children who can't resist splashing in puddles (mine included), the mice "splash" and "mix" and "dance" until they make a colorful mess. My daughters were already learning to identify colors. With Mouse Paint I was able to introduce the mixing of colors RED, BLUE, and YELLOW to create GREEN, ORANGE, and PURPLE - a concept they would not have learned until later.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Passes the kid test with flying colors! April 7, 2004
Format:Board book
I know...corny heading--but so true. My three year old loves this book, and my 20-month old goes crazy for it. We checked Mouse Paint out from the library, then rechecked it out, and finally ordered our own copy. When the book arrived, my toddler exclaimed, "Daddy! Mouse Paint!"

This is a cute and clever telling of how mixing paint colors brings new colors. The pictures are simple, but appealing, as is the text.

Bottom-line: If your children are 0-3 buy this book!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining look at the art and science of color. January 15, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
As an art teacher, I enjoyed the way in which this book presents the concept of primary colors, secondary colors and color mixing. It is easy to read, easy to understand and entertaining for young children who are experiencing the "science" of color for perhaps the first time, and for those who are re-experiencing it, it makes it fun and entertaining all over again.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful picture book July 17, 2001
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
In my opinion this is one of the greatest books ever written for children. As both a mom and elementary school teacher it is rare for me to make that kind of statement! However, it is even more rare to find a 'concept' book that has such a perfect balance of subject matter for learning and good storytelling for pure entertainment. To top it off, the illustrations are magnificent and the whole thing can be read from cover to cover quickly enough to make it a favorite for nap time or for a lesson starter in classroom situations. Guaranteed to become an instant hit with the toddler/pre-k set. Well worth the price.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars big book
My preschool class enjoys me reading this book to them and they really like the pictures. My students guess at what color is next.
Published 6 days ago by Mindy Duffy
1.0 out of 5 stars didn't like
my 2 1/2 year old was horribly bored with this book and so was I. She never wanted to read it and it has since gone into the pile to dontate. Read more
Published 2 months ago by HGTM
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Book with a Twist
Color and camouflage - a great way to remember. The illustrations make you smile, and it is a different approach. No boring red apples here!
Published 3 months ago by Penny C. Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book is so simple to read and teaches the basics of colors and mixing. Your little ones will enjoy it!
Published 4 months ago by Anel Yohn
5.0 out of 5 stars Why doesn't this book have an award?
I got this book and a set of watercolors for my 2yo and brought them out on a cold wintery day. I read this book no fewer than 20 times that day. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Emily Neidigh
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!
Precious pictures and a great learning tool! Teach primary colors and expand on that concept to teach some secondary colors within an appealing story about some very curious mice. Read more
Published 5 months ago by foodfanatic50
5.0 out of 5 stars My 2 year old knows how to mix colors!
This book is cute! It teaches kids what 2 colors go together to make a new color. My 2 year old son now mixes colors correctly after reading this book with me a few times.
Published 9 months ago by MJ shopper
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful small childrens book
This book educates and entertains. It is set just right for small children to enjoy. The author's other books meet the same standard.
Published 9 months ago by Davey Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Teaching Tool
Mouse Paint is an excellent teaching tool ~ especially for 3 and 4 year olds. The author uses adorable mice that the children connect with and in fun and exciting ways, uses the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Wendy K
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
My students love this book. It is great for teaching colors and showing children how mixing colors creates new ones. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Melanie E. Maximovich
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