This unique hardcover, which grew out of the popular website Spontaneous Smiley, will appeal to kids and adults. Who can resist the wacky, cute smiley faces to be spied in photos of colorful found objects? Young readers will enjoy learning their colors as they're identifying what the smileys are made from—an electrical outlet, a hubcap, even a piece of toast—and readers of all ages will appreciate the witty rhyming text, and its inspirational message about choosing happiness.
The Smiley Book of Colors
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About the Author
RUTH KAISER is a mom, an artist, an actor, and a teacher. Her Internet-based Spontaneous Smiley project is made up of thousands of people photographing and posting smiley faces they find in everyday objects. (This was started long before the recent American Express ad campaign featuring similar images.) In August 2009, Spontaneous Smiley began a partnership with the charity Operation Smile, which funds surgeries for children around the globe with facial deformities. A smiley upload earns a $1 donation to Operation Smile.
Spontaneous Smiley, which has recieved well over 13 million page requests, has been used in high-school art projects in New Jersey and Washington State, and for a Girl Scout troop in California. It has gotten lots of press globally—including China—and it was recently featured on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.
Spontaneous Smiley, which has recieved well over 13 million page requests, has been used in high-school art projects in New Jersey and Washington State, and for a Girl Scout troop in California. It has gotten lots of press globally—including China—and it was recently featured on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I thought this book was adorable! What a fun idea to find smiley faces in every day things.
This is kind of two books in one, a book of colors, but there is also a cute, rhyming text about choosing to be happy. This is such an important message, one which I try to teach my children, and try to remember myself! The text of choosing our thoughts fits in perfectly with the idea of finding smiley faces all around us - we look for and find what we want in our lives.
I think parents and children will like this twist on a book of colors. Having read many such books to my kids over the years, it is nice to find one with an engaging rhyming text with an uplifting message to go along with the basics of learning colors. Also the pictures that will have kids scouring the pages, and their world, for smiley faces.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author for review.
This is kind of two books in one, a book of colors, but there is also a cute, rhyming text about choosing to be happy. This is such an important message, one which I try to teach my children, and try to remember myself! The text of choosing our thoughts fits in perfectly with the idea of finding smiley faces all around us - we look for and find what we want in our lives.
I think parents and children will like this twist on a book of colors. Having read many such books to my kids over the years, it is nice to find one with an engaging rhyming text with an uplifting message to go along with the basics of learning colors. Also the pictures that will have kids scouring the pages, and their world, for smiley faces.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author for review.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Smiley Book of Colors is a great way to introduce your child to the art of living life with abundance, joy, and optimism. More than just a way to learn their colors, the Smiley Book of Colors helps the reader see a world that is rich with opportunities to find happiness in every ordinary thing. I know that for myself, since being introduced to the Smiley Revolution, I find Smileys everywhere. My children and I look for them all over the place. Once you have embraced this way of thinking it shows up over and over again. I am extremely grateful to have been introduced to this new way of being. A must read for everyone!! In fact, I bought 20 copies to give away because I believe in this movement so much!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By David Kaiser
Format:Hardcover
This is a really cute book. The kind of book you could read to your 3 year old ten thousand times. Or your grandchild. The pictures are great. The message is great.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for my artroom!
Love it! So Cute! It will go nicely in my book corner in my art classroom. Something all ages can relate to. "Found" smiles and colors! That will be a fun lesson.
Published 3 months ago by Artmom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Look For Smiles
This is a fun book for kids. Check out the Spontaneous Smiley website where you can submit your photos which help raise money for children with cleft palettes.
Published 4 months ago by wonderer
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Love It!
Nothing is better than starting (or ending, or middling) your day with a smile. Ruth has changed the way I see the world. I see smileys everywhere!
Published 5 months ago by Tom Goss
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 2-year old LOVES this book.
Such an adorable idea with a great message on each page. It's fun finding smiley faces when we are out and about - a smile around every corner and practically in every bite. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute and uplifting
Smiles not only boost your mood, they are also contagious. Seeing the positive and the smiles in everything will improve your life. Read more
Published 10 months ago by F. Murrell
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this book! It is perfect!!
This book made me so happy. I am giving this book to my friends (who are adults) It is really perfect for everyone. Imagine seeing the world differently. Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. O'Neill
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE this book! You won't leave here without smiling! Guaranteed!
JUST from the cover of this book as you can see, these are ONLY a FEW of the examples of things this author has found with smiley faces on them in all different colors! Read more
Published 12 months ago by LaurieHere - Contemporary Fiction and MORE - Book Reviews
