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Purple, Green, and Yellow
This is a favorite from Bob Munsch's live storytelling sessions.
Brigid is on the trail of the ultimate felt marker. At first, she's satisfied to be drawing wonderful pictures. But soon she must have the markers that wash off with water. Then she needs the markers that smell.
But she's happiest when she gets the super-indelible-never-comes-off-till-you're-dead markers. She d...more
Brigid is on the trail of the ultimate felt marker. At first, she's satisfied to be drawing wonderful pictures. But soon she must have the markers that wash off with water. Then she needs the markers that smell.
But she's happiest when she gets the super-indelible-never-comes-off-till-you're-dead markers. She d...more
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
August 1st 1992
by Annick Press
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This book is about a girl named Bridget who needed to have the newest and best coloring markers. She had markers that were washable. She had markers that smelled better than anything you could imagine. Then she got the super-indelible-never-comes-off-till-you're-dead markers. Although she never drew on the walls or floor, she started to draw on herself. In a panic, Bridget used a special marker that was the same color as her skin. Unfortunately, that color came off when she washed her hands and...more
Brigid would like some markers, please.
When I started my job, my mom gave me her list successful readalouds sorted by grade, which was awesome. This book was on there and when I read it, I thought, "oh. ok. oh god. what if this gave a kid an idea?" Finally tried it last week and hey there successful storytime! Sometimes as an adult, I forget to trust them a bit.
My loudest class sat quiet for this one. Munsch caught 'em and held tight. And the more I think about it, the more I get it. Brigid fol...more
When I started my job, my mom gave me her list successful readalouds sorted by grade, which was awesome. This book was on there and when I read it, I thought, "oh. ok. oh god. what if this gave a kid an idea?" Finally tried it last week and hey there successful storytime! Sometimes as an adult, I forget to trust them a bit.
My loudest class sat quiet for this one. Munsch caught 'em and held tight. And the more I think about it, the more I get it. Brigid fol...more
Feb 03, 2013
Trevor
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
picture-books-childhood,
picture-books-2013
This is a great example of Robert Munsch getting silly with a story! I really liked seeing this and I also loved the illustrations here (drawn by Hélène Desputeaux).
The plot is very original and interesting... Brigid is a creative girl who just wants to draw the best pictures she can. Her mother trusts her with 500 washable markers, but when those aren't good enough for Brigid, she asks for smelly markers and eventually super-indelible-never-come-off-till-you're-dead-and-maybe-even-later colori...more
The plot is very original and interesting... Brigid is a creative girl who just wants to draw the best pictures she can. Her mother trusts her with 500 washable markers, but when those aren't good enough for Brigid, she asks for smelly markers and eventually super-indelible-never-come-off-till-you're-dead-and-maybe-even-later colori...more
Purple, Green and Yellow by Robert N. Munsch, illustrated by Helene Desputeaux is a great picturebook spinning off the absolute love for coloring with markers that children have. In this case after Bridget gets washable markers, then smelly markers, and resists coloring on herself, her Mom buys Bridget super-permanent markers. After getting bored, she finally does color on herself, but comes up with a creative solution.
Desputeaux uses bright colors to illustrate this funny story. Themes include...more
Desputeaux uses bright colors to illustrate this funny story. Themes include...more
This is a fun story that is sure to keep children on the edge of their seat to guess what may happen next. The concept and vocabulary is easy to understand for school age children. The pictures and colorful detail make this story really come to life. the fun humor and silly story line stay present till the end of the book and make for a great choice to read to children. The underlined intentions of the author are present in the end when the concept of why its important to listen to others is cle...more
This book is about a girl who keeps asking her mother for markers, promising she wont draw on herself.
This book can be used in a math lesson by counting all the markers in the book. The mother buys large number amounts of markers at a time, and the class can practice adding large numbers, or graph the different marker amounts.
This book can also be used as a science lesson on senses. What colors is she SEEING and what does she relate it to? What color SCENTS are there and why are they with those...more
This book can be used in a math lesson by counting all the markers in the book. The mother buys large number amounts of markers at a time, and the class can practice adding large numbers, or graph the different marker amounts.
This book can also be used as a science lesson on senses. What colors is she SEEING and what does she relate it to? What color SCENTS are there and why are they with those...more
This is a great book to read when talking about colors because the little girl gets hundreds of markers that are permanent, smelly, and really bright and her mom tell her repeatedly not to color on herself and one day, she finally decided to draw on herself and she ends up having to color over all of the bright colors with a marker that matched her skin to hide all of the marker. This would be a good book to use for science as well as to teach a lesson about not drawing all over yourself with pe...more
Picture Book Activities
Day 1: ask questions
Day 2: marker play
Day 3: painted cookies and I Spy game
Day 4: Color Hunt and watch Planting a Rainbow
Day 5: Munsch's other stories from The Munschworks Grand Treasury
Day 6: other color books- Mouse Paint, Colors Everywhere and make colored shaving cream to paint in the bathtub or kiddie pool
We didn't do any of the activities associated because we were going to the library the day we read it and he wanted to take it back. He seemed to really enjoy the st...more
Day 1: ask questions
Day 2: marker play
Day 3: painted cookies and I Spy game
Day 4: Color Hunt and watch Planting a Rainbow
Day 5: Munsch's other stories from The Munschworks Grand Treasury
Day 6: other color books- Mouse Paint, Colors Everywhere and make colored shaving cream to paint in the bathtub or kiddie pool
We didn't do any of the activities associated because we were going to the library the day we read it and he wanted to take it back. He seemed to really enjoy the st...more
A classic by Robert Munsch, this book is definitely one of my favorites by him. Brigid is a young girl who LOVES to color with markers. What child doesn't? After pleading with her mother, she does get her markers (in fact, 3 different sets). However, the real fun begins when Brigid decides to draw on herself. Will they find a solution to get the markings off? A fun one to read aloud to individuals or to groups.
We were SO happy to discover this book. Eight years ago Sophia saw me writing with a scrapbook marker and asked, "Mom, is that a super indelible never come off until you die and maybe even later marker?" I laughed out loud. She said it was from a book that her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Jorgensen, had read to the class. But, she couldn't remember the book. Her words made an impact however, and we have since called all permanent markers "super indelible, never come off until you die and maybe eve...more
This is a wonderful book for children. My five year old grand daughter has memorized the type of markers they mention in the book. I think because of this book, she is more careful about what she draws on. She knows "super-indelible-never-comes-off-till-you're-dead markers" by heart now and can repeat it anytime anyone wants! 8>)
Munsch writes great stories. His girls are all strong and not "looking for prince charming-ish." They stand on their own two feet. Stephanie (Stephanie's Ponytail) and The Paper Bag Princess are two more wonderful stories of girls who stand their own ground. The books often are very silly too, which a kid's story should be.
Brigid wants markers. She talks her mother into buying them. As she gets bored with one type mom buys her another. However, Brigid gets into trouble when she gets bored and colors on herself creating a major problem. Bright cheery, colorful. This book was lots of fun.
My mother only wishes that this book had been out when I was smaller, it's a great book for teaching your children't not only to not draw on things other than paper, but in this case not use nail polish without mommy's suppervision.
Apr 30, 2013
Angie
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who reads to preschoolers
Shelves:
favorite-children-s-books
This is my favorite of all Robert Munsch books! Munsch has a way of telling a story that brings the characters to life and in this one you get to see how the imagination of a little girl leads to a surprise for dad.
This is such a fun book to read. It is perfect for primary students. This book could be used to introduce a science or math lesson. This is always perfect to just read aloud. Students really enjoy this book.
Purple, Green, and Yellow is a cute book that can be used for children in grades k-2nd. A teacher can do a lesson that focuses on different senses. It'd also be good for really young kids in learning their colors.
I would use this book in grade 1-2 for math and science. In science I would use this book to kick off a lesson on or senses and the different scent that each marker has and why that is the case.
In math I would focus on having the students count the different markers that her mom continues to buy for her. We could do a graph focusing on the different colors.
In math I would focus on having the students count the different markers that her mom continues to buy for her. We could do a graph focusing on the different colors.
One of my top five stories of all time for young children! It has an easy readability factor much like a dr. seuss but for older children. Very funny and clever.
Even at twenty-four I still love this book as much as I did when I was five. If you have a kid who is a budding artist, I guarantee they won't be disappointed with this book. But be prepared for a lot of marker play afterwards; I know it definitely fueled my interest for body art ;)
This was one of my favourite books when I was little! Entertainment while learning about colours and greediness (always wanting something more)
This is my absolute favorite children's book. I love to read it aloud to my students. It is a really fun book, and they always enjoy it!!
one of my ALL time favorite books! I use to have my dad read it to me all the time when I was little! brings back good memories. :)
This is such a cute story about a little girl that colors all over herself with markers. The story is funny and the children love it!
I love this book! It is very great to use when teaching colors. It also teaches child that they should be happy with who they are.
Jun 05, 2009
Matt Mazenauer
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Kids at heart
Recommended to Matt by:
Katze_the_mighty
I totally missed out on this guy when I was a kid. The creativity of this story blows a lot of similar kids junk out of the water.
So fun to read aloud!
This is my favorite Munsch book to read aloud. Love the predictability!
A story about consequences. Emmet kept asking, "but mom, why would a pill make her invisible?"
One of my favorite's books as a child. So imaginative with bright, beautiful illustrations.
I think I used to have this book memorized when I was little...Such a great children's author!
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Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Fordham University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and from Boston University in 1971 with a Master of Arts degree in anthropology.
He studied to become a Jesuit priest, but decided he would rather work with children after jobs at orphanages and daycare centers. In 1973, he received a Master of Education in Chil...more
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He studied to become a Jesuit priest, but decided he would rather work with children after jobs at orphanages and daycare centers. In 1973, he received a Master of Education in Chil...more
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