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.
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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.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format: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
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
By Jane Salter
Format: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!
"Priscilla and the Pink Planet" is destined to become an instant classic!
A MUST-HAVE!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Brenda C.
Format: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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun book
This book is a quick read and it has a nice cadence and rhyme to it. The book sort of talks about the importance of diversity without being overly heavy handed
Published 1 month ago by C. D. Murphy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not just about Pink but has an underlying rhyming message...
I have two daughters and I bought this book for them because it was such a beautifully illustrated book that was easy to read because it flowed with rhymes. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nora
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not great
I bought this book for my 3yo bc the reviews seemed pretty positive and she LOVES pink. I knew it would be written in verse but it is sooo long it's hard to get through. Read more
Published on June 23, 2010 by CLC
4.0 out of 5 stars
Priscilla and the Pink Planet
My daughter loves this book. The illustrations are nice and she loves the rhyming words. It's a very cute story.
Published on January 21, 2010 by M. Sei
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pink Planet
My four year old granddaughter loves the color pink. She also loves this book and asks for it to be frequently read to her.
Published on July 27, 2009 by D. E. Bartlett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Story!
I purchased this book for my daughters first birthday a few weeks ago. We read it tonight for the first time, my 2 1/2 yr old son even wanted to read it. It was sooooo cute! Read more
Published on July 16, 2009 by Kelly
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very cute, but.....
Priscilla is an adorable character. The story also just as cute, there is a whole lot of Dr. Seuss influence! However, (to me)the rhymes just do not flow very well. Read more
Published on July 6, 2009 by M. Tillis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute book for a Pink Loving Girl
My four-year-old daughter loves this book. The rhymes are well done with only one or two rough spots. Read more
Published on July 25, 2008 by Flour Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic story!
For all you moms of little girls who have tons of pink: this book features a little girl who is sick of it. She goes to look for other colors. She is very thoughtful and wise. Read more
Published on July 18, 2008 by E. Bagley
4.0 out of 5 stars
The pictures are adorable, and my young nieces love this book
The text falls flat with me. The author was trying a little too hard to hit her meter and rhyme scheme, and some of the verses go on too long. Read more
Published on July 3, 2008 by Ulyyf
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