Lemons are not Red. Apples are red. Lemons are yellow. . . .
Clever cutouts in the pages make a simple, original, and utterly b... read full description
Clever cutouts in the pages make a simple, original, and utterly b... read full description
reviews
Jun 01, 2008
Emily
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Summary (WorldCat):A simple story highlights such things as a yellow lemon, a pink flamingo, and a silver moon in a visual game in which die-cut shapes fall on the correct color backgrounds.
Review: A color concept book,is fun becaust it can be interactive. It would be fun for the readers or listeners to correct or laugh at the obvious mis-matched colors. Of course lemons are not read...how hilarious. The color illustrations are vibrant and the cutouts add to the story structure and v More...
Review: A color concept book,is fun becaust it can be interactive. It would be fun for the readers or listeners to correct or laugh at the obvious mis-matched colors. Of course lemons are not read...how hilarious. The color illustrations are vibrant and the cutouts add to the story structure and v More...
Nov 26, 2011
Melanie
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1. This book would fall under the category of a picture book, concept.
2. Lemons definitely are not red – but what color are they? This book explores colors to decide what colors are and are not possible.
3. critique
a. The strongest part of this book is its game-like quality.
b. The book is set up as a game of it’s not this, so what is it? The book uses cutouts to pose the original question or statement like “Lemons are not red.” This simple statement allows the More...
2. Lemons definitely are not red – but what color are they? This book explores colors to decide what colors are and are not possible.
3. critique
a. The strongest part of this book is its game-like quality.
b. The book is set up as a game of it’s not this, so what is it? The book uses cutouts to pose the original question or statement like “Lemons are not red.” This simple statement allows the More...
Oct 12, 2011
Kristina
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Lemons Are Not Red by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Genre: Concept Picture Book
This picture book introduces young children to color in a simplistic way by first making certain objects, such as a lemon, a different color, and then showing the right color by the flipping of a page.
a.) A major strength of this book is the interaction between the book and the reader through the organization of the colored pages and the cut outs.
b.) The organization of the story and colored pag More...
Genre: Concept Picture Book
This picture book introduces young children to color in a simplistic way by first making certain objects, such as a lemon, a different color, and then showing the right color by the flipping of a page.
a.) A major strength of this book is the interaction between the book and the reader through the organization of the colored pages and the cut outs.
b.) The organization of the story and colored pag More...
Oct 27, 2011
Kelly
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1. Concept Picture Book
2. This picture for young children and describes how some objects are certain colors while others are related to that object but a completely different color.
3. a.) Contrasting color objects
b.) The author/illustrator did a great job of selecting the objects for this concept picture book.
c.) The objects selected for contrast are very closely related. For example: Fruits, vegetables, winter objects, the night, etc. These objects however a More...
2. This picture for young children and describes how some objects are certain colors while others are related to that object but a completely different color.
3. a.) Contrasting color objects
b.) The author/illustrator did a great job of selecting the objects for this concept picture book.
c.) The objects selected for contrast are very closely related. For example: Fruits, vegetables, winter objects, the night, etc. These objects however a More...
Dec 09, 2011
Jade
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1. { Genre }: Concept
2. { Summary }: Lemons are not red, lemons are yellow. Learning colors through cut-outs.
3a. { Area for comment }: Design
3b. { Critique }: A minimalistic yet effective way to express/teach colors.
3c. { Critique Example }: Another great cut-out book! This book is designed in such a way that expresses a false statement of color and when you flip the page it reveals the true color of the object. If the lemon is not red, then an app More...
Oct 22, 2011
Lisa
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1. A concept book about colors.
2. In this book, Laura Vaccaro introduces the reader to twelve different colors. As each color is introduced a ‘not’ statement is made about the color of an object familiar to children like lemons, or grass, or snowmen. Once the reader understands what color the object is ‘not’, they turn the page to discover the object’s true color.
3. a. Design – b. The design of this concept book is especially unique. It encourages young readers to as More...
2. In this book, Laura Vaccaro introduces the reader to twelve different colors. As each color is introduced a ‘not’ statement is made about the color of an object familiar to children like lemons, or grass, or snowmen. Once the reader understands what color the object is ‘not’, they turn the page to discover the object’s true color.
3. a. Design – b. The design of this concept book is especially unique. It encourages young readers to as More...
May 18, 2008
Mary
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What a great book! Readers will learn their colors by seeing the incorrect color first and then, eureka! The right color! Bright illustrations and die cuts add to the fun of turning each page until, finally, it's time to say goodnight! Great for toddlers and pre-schoolers alike.
CIP Summary:
None. From the book jacket: Laura Vaccaro Seeger introduces young children to the world of color in this simple, original, and utterly beguiling book.
From Kirkus:
A few More...
CIP Summary:
None. From the book jacket: Laura Vaccaro Seeger introduces young children to the world of color in this simple, original, and utterly beguiling book.
From Kirkus:
A few More...
Mar 21, 2009
Heather
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A short little book that's useful for the toddler/preschool/early reader set. There are short sentences on each page: "Lemons are not RED." "Lemons are YELLOW." "Apples are RED."
With peek-a-book cutouts on the pages, children are able to see the colors being referred to, which is helpful in reinforcing the learning of colors for younger children. It's also great for pre- and early readers, who can associate the words with the simple pictures and the More...
With peek-a-book cutouts on the pages, children are able to see the colors being referred to, which is helpful in reinforcing the learning of colors for younger children. It's also great for pre- and early readers, who can associate the words with the simple pictures and the More...
Apr 14, 2010
J-Lynn
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This is a fun read aloud for children trying to solidify their concepts of color. Each right page has an outline of an object (like a lemon) that allows the reader to peak at the following page. The text is repeptitive and simple..."Lemons are not red, lemons are yellow, apples are red" and "Flamingos are not gray, flamingos are pink, elephants are gray." And the end of the book tells the reader good night.
Each page has bright, simple pictures.
Each page has bright, simple pictures.
Jan 07, 2011
Jess
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"Lemons are not red. Lemons are yellow, apples are red." And so the book progresses, showing us one this in the color that it is not, explaining/showing the correct color and something that is truly in that color. I can immediately see the appeal of this book to toddlers and preschoolers. Clear, simple illustrations of colors, with unique cut-outs that add something to the visual interest help make this the perfect book for little ones.
Sep 29, 2011
David
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Charming picture book that my 5-year old instantly fell in love with. Die-cut pages first show the wrong color for something, and then you flip the page to show the correct color. Makes you smile with the hilarious combos of colors, as well as a little bit of "magic" to see how each page resolves itself.
Great little surprise from the library!
Great little surprise from the library!
May 01, 2011
Fatima
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Children will like a color concept book Because it is fun. It teaches children the incorrect color of fruits such as lemons are not red and oranges are not gray. It provokes children laughter and arguments about the incorrect colors of fruits. Teachers can teach the color concept for preschool children and grade one and two students.
Apr 03, 2009
Megan
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This is a book I'd like to own eventually. It's just really clever. I love the cut outs that are used to contrast different colors (for both the correct and incorrect colors for each object). The last page is especially neat, my husband had to point out the people in the window! (Which turn out to be just part of the tree on the next page)
Mar 25, 2009
AnnaBnana
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Great color book for the preschool crowd. The book uses illustrations and page cut outs of various objects (animals, food, the moon, etc.) to say what color the object is not--then when you turn the page, the cut out shows what color the object is. If you really ham it up and let the little ones participate, this could be pretty hilarious.
May 09, 2011
Nathan
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"Lemons are not red. Lemons are yellow. Apples are red."
This book had a cut-out for the lemon. Red is showing through from the next page. When you turn the page, you see the red is an apple.
The rest of the book is similar. It tells you what something is not that color, then you turn the page and see what is.
This book had a cut-out for the lemon. Red is showing through from the next page. When you turn the page, you see the red is an apple.
The rest of the book is similar. It tells you what something is not that color, then you turn the page and see what is.
Nov 22, 2008
Anna Francesca
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This is a terrific book for learning/ reinforcing color-knowledge as it uses cut-outs in the pages to let kids play a guessing game as they read. While there is no linear plot, it is still a fun book to sit down with, and I can see kids wanting to read it multiple times.
Jun 29, 2011
Kirei
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This simple book shows items in incorrect colors. When you turn the page, they appear in their correct colors. Good for babies or low level English as a Foreign Language classes.
Feb 28, 2010
Kate
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Flamingos are only pink because they eat brine shrimp. If they don't, they can be a pale greyish whitish color. Way to teach children trying to learn their colors incorrect facts.
Jan 23, 2010
Ellen
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Curriculum tie-in; 'Color Words'. The kindergarten students were proud to help me read the book. )By the end, they were reading it to me instead of vice-versa)
Mar 17, 2011
Kim
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Excellent colors and cutouts, invites participation, I bet this little gem gets overlooked by parents a lot because it is in the non-fiction section.
Jul 01, 2009
Becky
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My son has read this book so many times with me, that he now reads it to me! Its a fun book that plays with colors and helps kids learn colors.
Nov 30, 2011
Linda
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Beautiful book about colors with a twist! Use the scraps from die cuts to let students create their own examples of the book!
May 18, 2011
Meredith
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This is a great book about colors. The cutout pictures are always popular, and the text is simple enough for very young kids.
Oct 06, 2010
Love how the illustrations have cut out and they shoe the other color but when you turn its on the right page.
Jan 24, 2010
Elke
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I just thought this one was brilliant! I loved how this book was made. Baby really liked the bright colors too.
Mar 01, 2009
K
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One of the neater books I've seen for teaching a child colors. T loved it, since it had cut-outs.
Jan 20, 2009
Chelsea
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The cutouts make it really cute! When I found it at the art museum in DC, I almost bought it.
Dec 18, 2010
Gail
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Fun to read because the pages are cut out, and the text is predictable, good for prereaders.
Feb 08, 2012
Jennifer
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Visual clues are set-up so well Amelia can practically read it herself.
