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Red Is Best
by
Kathy Stinson (Goodreads Author),
Robin Baird Lewis
Young Kelly's mom doesn't understand about red. Sure, the brown mittens are warmer, but the red mitts make better snowballs. And the red boots aren't just for rain; they take bigger steps in any weather. And, yes, a red cup does make a difference... juice just doesn't taste as good in a green one. No doubt about it, red is best.
Red is Best is the story of one toddler's obs...more
Red is Best is the story of one toddler's obs...more
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
March 1st 1988
by Annick Press
(first published June 1st 1982)
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Some people like green. Some people like blue. But the little girl in this book likes red the best. Her mother tries to convince her to wear her white stockings with her blue dress, but Kelly clains that she can jump higher in her red stockings. Though her mother protests, Kelly also insists on her red boots, red mittens, and her red barrettes. Red paint puts singing in her head and juice in her red cup tastes best. As Kelly says, "I like red, because red is best."
Available in picture book or bo...more
Available in picture book or bo...more
Oct 30, 2012
Trevor
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
picture-books-2012,
picture-books-childhood
I found this book at work the other day and had to bring it home. I remember reading this book in elementary school, and then being assigned to write my own version (which I cleverly entitled 'Blue is Best'!). So I figured it was worth a second read.
And a third. And about 5 more times after that.
I love the plot of this book - it really showcases the imagination of a child. The pictures are good too. They aren't my favorite style, but they don't have to be because they are perfect for really youn...more
And a third. And about 5 more times after that.
I love the plot of this book - it really showcases the imagination of a child. The pictures are good too. They aren't my favorite style, but they don't have to be because they are perfect for really youn...more
In Red is Best (1982), written by Kathy Stinson and illustrated by Robin Baird Lewis, a little girl describes how and why red is best. Her reasons are classic. For example, she says, "But my red barrettes make my hair laugh." Truly a classic.
Themes: Individuality; Independence
Ways to use this book with children:
*Make posters with "Red is Best", "Yellow is Best", "Green is Best", and so forth. Have students draw and color things that are each color. Vote on which poster/color is best. Graph the r...more
Themes: Individuality; Independence
Ways to use this book with children:
*Make posters with "Red is Best", "Yellow is Best", "Green is Best", and so forth. Have students draw and color things that are each color. Vote on which poster/color is best. Graph the r...more
I actually had a student in my first grade placement who was just like the character in this book! He wanted red everything and would throw a fit at the site of any other color! (: But overall, nice book for helping students understand the concepts of colors- recommended for younger grades.
This book does not attempt to explain preferences in reasonable terms, but in the terms of a child. The red mittens are best because they make better snowballs. The red paint puts singing in her head. The juice just tastes better in the red cup. She likes red because red is best - just as simple as that.
And we can see from the pictures that some of these arguments (like the one about the red cup and red pajamas) she wins and others (like the red rainboots for the snow) she simply doesn't. Pretty...more
And we can see from the pictures that some of these arguments (like the one about the red cup and red pajamas) she wins and others (like the red rainboots for the snow) she simply doesn't. Pretty...more
Read this book when I was a little girl. My mother used to take me to the library and we would pick out books and I remember wanting her to read this book to me. A fond memory and a cute little imaginative book.
This is a cute story about how the little girl, Kelly, like her red "everything" better. She's obsessed with the color red! Very easy read for new readers and very nice illustrations to go along with the book!
25 months - Apparently a classic book by a Canadian author. I fun color book and I certainly enjoyed the humor of a small child obsessing over everything of one color.
This cute little book is a huge favorite with both Amelia and I. It reminds me of Eloise and Olivia. I might be partial, though, as red is best.
This is a great kids picture book - the story is very cute and well-written, except of course, that it's about the color red (not cougar blue). :)
I love this book! It really helps students to understand the concepts of colors and it would be useful for younger grades.
NO FU**KING DOUBT!! I WAS ATTRACTED BY THE TITLE OF THIS BOOK, AND ALSO RED IS MY FAVORITE COLOR, SO I LOVED IT.
I loved this book!
Have you ever had a favorite color? Kelly is a toddler who loves the color red....
Have you ever had a favorite color? Kelly is a toddler who loves the color red....
Mar 27, 2013
Dolly
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
parents reading with their children
Every once in awhile, we'll pull up the on Tumblebooks website(www.tumblebooks.com) and watch a book being narrated aloud. It's fun and entertaining and we've discovered some great stories there.
This is a simple story of a child who prefers red. There's not much else to it, but it's a fun little tale that would certainly appeal to young children. Our girls are growing out of books like this, but we still enjoyed watching this one together.
This is a simple story of a child who prefers red. There's not much else to it, but it's a fun little tale that would certainly appeal to young children. Our girls are growing out of books like this, but we still enjoyed watching this one together.
I agreed with her when I was a child, and still do as an adult. Red is best! Very cute book.
I LOVE this book and so do my kids! everyone with children can relate to this book!
My favourite book as a young child. I still pull it out now and then to reminisce!
Book on learning color. Of course primarily red. Loved the illustrations.
She wish if her mama understood her Red
My mama understood my Blue (:
My mama understood my Blue (:
I'm going to use this for this Sunday's family story time.
Cute...how had I never read this before. It's a classic for storytime, lots of repetition.
A really cute children's book--a Canadian classic!
My youngest daughters favorite book...
Letter R Storytime
Colors
Colors
red is BEST
Cute!
I share Kelly's fondness for red things. Perhaps that is why I so enjoy reading this book. If only Kelly's mom could understand the emotion a colour can evoke in us life would be much simpler. A wonderful read for a preschool audience.
A book we borrowed from the library this week.
I am hoping Sophie will choose it for her nighttime story tonight. I think the idea of preschooler's colour preferences is universal.
I am hoping Sophie will choose it for her nighttime story tonight. I think the idea of preschooler's colour preferences is universal.
Jul 06, 2008
Amanda
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Parents and their preschoolers
Recommended to Amanda by:
Bev Bos
Shelves:
preschool,
shared-with-my-daughters
Sometimes it's frustrating having a preschooler! They only want what they want! This book is from the preschoolers perspective. She explains why red really is best!
I love how well this book illustrates a child's passion for a particular color. The story is timeless.
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Kathy Stinson, author of internationally acclaimed Canadian children's classic, Red is Best, also writes novels, short stories, and nonfiction for young people of all ages.
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