Priscilla and the Pink Planet [Hardcover]

Nathaniel Hobbie (Author), Jocelyn Hobbie (Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up

Priscilla lives on a planet where everything is pink. ``Pink, pink, pink!'' she cries with fright. ``Pink to the left and pink to the right!'' Priscilla dreams of seeing the world in other colors and ends up teaching the Great Queen of Pink that diversity leads to true beauty. Told in lyrical verse, here is a clever read-aloud that's sure to become a modern classic.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3–Priscilla lives on a planet where everything is some shade of pink. After eating one too many bowls of pink porridge, she decides to search the world for at least one other color. Told in Seussian rhyme, the story follows the girl as she steps off the road and makes her own path through meadows, rocks, and swamps. Discouraged, she asks aloud for a sign, and what should appear but a beautiful multicolored butterfly. She chases it, only to see it captured by the Great Queen of Pink. The queen, of course, likes only pink, and all other colors must be kept underground. Priscilla comes up with a plan to change the monarch's mind and break her spell. This is an entertaining book, and the engaging cartoon illustrations are filled with interesting details. The contrast from the world of pink to just the one colorful butterfly is dramatic. After the queen releases all of the colors, the pages are filled with a grand array of tints and shades. This could be a fun title to use with an art class and also makes a bouncy read-aloud.–Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR
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About the Author

Jocelyn and Nathaniel Hobbie are the daughter and son of our bestselling author/artist, Holly Hobbie. Jocelyn holds a B.F.A. from RISD and works for a contemporary art dealer in New York, NY. Nathaniel Hobbie is also a fine artist who works with metal and wood. He lives in Holyoke, MA. This is their first picture book, and they are currently working a Priscilla sequel, scheduled for fall 2005.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (October 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316735795
• ISBN-13: 978-0316735797
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.4 x 11.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #518,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful New Children's Book, October 19, 2004

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Erika Sorocco (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Priscilla and the Pink Planet (Hardcover)

Young Priscilla lives on a planet where everything is pink. The sky is pink, the grass is pink. Why, even Priscilla's cheeks are pink. Sure, pink is a lovely color, but when it's the only one, it can get quite boring. So, Priscilla sets out to find a new place in the world where pink is just one of many colors, and soon she is brought on a magical adventure filled with Queen's, butterflies, and colors.

In the footsteps of Dr. Seuss, Nathaniel Hobbie has created an utterly delightful new children's book filled with a wonderful verse that will hold even the most reluctant reader's attention. His wonderful rhymes are descriptive, as well as imaginative, and coincide fantastically with Jocelyn Hobbie's gorgeous illustrations which truly bring PRISCILLA AND THE PINK PLANET to life. This is a must-have book for all families, whether their children are young or old, that will ultimately go down in children's book history.

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Priscilla and the Pink Planet, September 23, 2004

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Jane Salter (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Priscilla and the Pink Planet (Hardcover)

This is an absolutely fabulous debut release with a text full of music, wit and whimsy, and extremely dynamic, lively and awesome illustrations-- both the author and the illustrator are supremely gifted and their contributions complement each other marvellously! The illustrations are loaded with tons of fun details that will make kids love to read this title over and over.
"Priscilla and the Pink Planet" is destined to become an instant classic!
A MUST-HAVE!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book especially if your child loves the color pink!, July 4, 2006

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Brenda C. (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Priscilla and the Pink Planet (Hardcover)

My daughter's favorite color is pink so she loved this story about a girl who lives on a pink planet and only sees the color pink. It is a fun book that teaches the appreciation of colors and also has a great rhyme.