Primary Cats [Loose Leaf]

Marsha Heatwole (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1997 | Age Level: 1 and up

Primary Cats is a children's learning book which teaches the Primary and Secondary colors to your toddler. When the Red, Yellow and Blue Cats touch, their colors change to the Secondary colors. The title was left off the front cover so that the book could be placed on a dresser or end table as a child's painting.We printed 10,000 copies of this title extra because our previous distributor promised this title would get in to the Mass Market, but then went bankrupt. We still have 4,194 copies and would like the sales staff to present this title to the Mass Market. We could print more copies if needed. We think this title will very likely be accepted by Walmart, KMart, Costco, etc. if presented to the buyers. We are open to any suggested price structure.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS--This unusual board book features three cats, one red, one blue, and one yellow, who meet, shake hands, exchange a few words, and then go their separate ways. Each time they touch, their colors blend to make the appropriate complimentary color. When Red and Blue shake, for example, their paws turn purple. Simple text ("Hello Red. Hello Blue") on the left-hand pages complement the full-page paintings on the right. In spite of the board-book format and the brief text (only about 35 words altogether), this title is not appropriate for toddlers because of the abstract quality of the art and the multicolored backgrounds. Young children may be puzzled because the text offers no explanation for why the cats' fur changes color. According to the publisher, there is no title or other printing on the cover so that the book may be displayed as a "fine art painting." This book will appeal to cat-loving adults who enjoy unusual art. Parents who want to teach their children about primary colors may prefer a more traditional treatment such as Ellen Stoll Walsh's Mouse Paint (Harcourt, 1989).

Dawn Amsberry, Oakland Public Library, CA

Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Marsha Heatwole lives in Lexington, Virginia where she creates wonderful animal images, including some of the finest African animal images ever painted by a Fine Art artist. She is the author of both Primary Cats and Little Cheetahs the story of 4 baby Cheetahs left at the watering hole by mama Cheetah.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Loose Leaf: 14 pages
• Publisher: Creative Art Press (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964271222
• ISBN-13: 978-0964271227
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,121,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #60 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Arts & Photography > Art > Instruction & Reference > Watercolor Painting

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Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Respite for the Grown-Ups!, February 11, 1999

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Cat (Northborough, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Primary Cats (Loose Leaf)

Such an unusual board book: a wonderful, jazzy, bluesy rhyme that's fun for a mummy or daddy to read out loud (other parents will recognize how great a virtue this is). The words trip off the tongue like a toddler version of the first paragraphs of Lolita. And the pictures have the same simple/complex dichotomy, formed as the painted colors of each Primary Cat (named Red, Blue, and Yellow) blend into secondary colors where the cats come into contact. Even the ending has a twist. Not to be missed by any parent who resists the trudge through yet another board (bored?) book with babies in costumes and insipid text.

Oh yes, the babies love it too.

Get it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excuse to smooch your kid!, May 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Primary Cats (Loose Leaf)

The perfect book for a child just learning about colors! Our 18-month old daughter just loves cats and colors, and we love the chance to give her big kisses on the "mmmmm" page! A really fun book for kids and parents.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book, pictures illustrate the mixing of primary colors, January 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Primary Cats (Loose Leaf)

Fun book with catchy phrases. Three cats,(the primary colors,red, yellow and blue,) greet each other and in their interactions the secondary colors are made. Children love the easy text and enjoy watching the colors mix in the pictures. Great way to introduce the concept of primary and secondary colors.