Steig’s witty dialectic on the nature of existence
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“In Yellow & Pink . . . Steig has created a pair of characters who seem the embodiments of his bright esthetic. Named for the colors of their freshly painted costumes, Pink and Yellow are wooden dolls left out to dry in the sun. They are odd fellows, bumpkins, incorrigibles, clowns, countrymen of Beckett’s Vladimir and Estragon, Laurel and Hardy. Philosophers both, they no sooner ‘awaken,’ come to life, than they begin to ponder by what means they might have arrived in this world. ‘How,’ Yellow demands . . . ‘could anyone make something like me, so intricate, so perfect? Or, for that matter, like you.’ . . . One marvels at the expressiveness, the nearness to animation, of Steig’s vibrant drawings.” – Leonard S. Marcus, The Washington Post Book World
About the Author
Caldecott Medalist William Steig is the author and illustrator of numerous children’s books. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
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William Steig (1907-2003) published his first children's book, Roland the Minstrel Pig, in 1968, and received the Caldecott Medal for Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (978-1416902065) in 1970. His works also include The Amazing Bone, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto, both Newbery Honor Books. His most recent books published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux are Shrek! (released by DreamWorks as a major motion picture) and Wizzil, illustrated by Quentin Blake. School Library Journal named Shrek! a Best Book of 1990 and said of it, "Steig's inimitable wit and artistic dash have never been sharper or more expertly blended."
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Our five year has hundreds of picture books. But, every night since we purchased this book, she's asked us to read it again. And when we're done, she yells, "Again!"
We're happy to oblige, because it's a delightful book. Steig manages to capture complex, quirky moods and expressions in his marionette characters with an unparalleled economy and simplicity. The dialogue is witty and urbane, without leaving the preschooler behind. The story touches delicately on the perennial and perhap most interesting philosophical question we can ask: Why are we here?
We're happy to oblige, because it's a delightful book. Steig manages to capture complex, quirky moods and expressions in his marionette characters with an unparalleled economy and simplicity. The dialogue is witty and urbane, without leaving the preschooler behind. The story touches delicately on the perennial and perhap most interesting philosophical question we can ask: Why are we here?
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By "dvillhard"
Format:Hardcover
I never thought I'd approach the subject of divine creation vs. evolution when I read this book to my preschooler and Kindergartener in a coffee shop. But, they had a lot to say (and question) about our existence after I read them this book! William Steig does it again -- impressing both parents and children with his witty but simple style that takes on challenging subject matter.
32 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By Dave Telford
Format:Hardcover
It is a fun book. It isn't preachy. It isn't overt. It isn't a lot of things, but it will make your kids think. If you are of the evolution variety, it is a good opportunity to show the differences between this situation and nature. If you are of the creationist variety, it is a good opportunity to show the similarities between this situation and nature. But to dislike this book because because you think it is propaganda? That's silly, and probably indicates that we shouldn't examine issues critically, no matter what we believe. I enjoyed it. Your kids will too.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
pleasant suprise
I was reading this to the kids and as I was reading it I was pleasantly suprised that it pointed towards the fact that we were created. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pen Name
1.0 out of 5 stars
Creationist book
Thinly veiled pro-creationist story where two dolls 'awaken' to find that they exist, but don't know why. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shirin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant !
Think creation is bogus and impossible? Read the book then think again! Beautiful book to read out loud to your children!
Published 3 months ago by Christine Kaiser
5.0 out of 5 stars
A beautiful and thoughtful little book
I loved the spare use of color and simplicity of this book. On the surface, it appears to be an argument in favor of intelligent design. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ilana Waters
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable Book!
My 4 year old loves this book. The story is engaging and indirectly reinforces the absurdity of evolution. The illustrations are great, too.
Published 7 months ago by Brenda King
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you're not a creationist you wOnt like it
I grew up with this book and love it! If you're not a creationist though you wont like it. No need to knock it. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Ensz
4.0 out of 5 stars
A funny book.
I read this book with my son who is 5. It was pretty funny. Basically the two characters are wondering about what they are doing and where they came from. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Michelle Robinson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Truely awful
This wee book is creationist propaganda masquerading as a child's story. It's truly awful. If you love your kids and you have an IQ higher than a potato - avoid this book.
Published 21 months ago by TheTrueDrBob
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Real Treat
Every now and then a book comes along that touches the adult reader's heart just as much (or more!) than the child's. This is such a book. Read more
Published on March 21, 2011 by Will Riddle
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing propaganda for unfairly brainwashing kids
I read this while waiting for my 1.25y old daughter's checkup and shots. Reminded me of the Wakefield scandal last week (falsified data on autism and vaccines) and how gullible... Read more
Published on January 10, 2011 by Cenk Sumen
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