A Color Game for Chester Raccoon

Chester the Raccoon

by Audrey Penn, Barbara Leonard Gibson (Illustrator)

In this new Kissing Hand board book, Audrey Penn brings us more maternal wisdom to solve another of early childhood's little issues. Whether on a trip, in a restaurant or a store, children can become bored and fussy. Chester's Favorite Game provides an activity that will entertain young children anywhere -- finding things in many colors: white, blue, yellow, red, orange, brown, and black.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Fiction, Ebooks

14 pages, Board book

First published May 8, 2012

Reviews

[DelAnne Frazee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: A Color Game For Chester Raccoon
Author: Audrey Penn
Illustrator: Barbara Leonard Gibson
Publisher: Tanglewood Publishing, Inc.
Published: 5-15-2012
ISBN: 13-978-1-93718-58-3
IBSN: 10- 1-93718-58-7
E-Book ASIN:
Pages: 18
Genre: Children
Tags: Learning



Meet Chester Raccoon and follow him in a day of his life as he practices recognizing his color. If you or someone you know is learning their colors this is a wonderful game to see how good you are spotting the different colors around you. Whether it is a white towel hanging on the line or a yellow flower in a neighbor's garden. We are surrounded by color and together they make a beautiful world. See how many colors you can spot throughout Chester's day. Then see how many you can see around you. Soon you will be able to recognize so may more. Chester Raccoon practices every day and if you do too you can surprise everyone with how good you are.



This is a wonderful book to help the youngsters in our lives learn their colors in a fun and delightful way. Not only do we get to enjoy the story by Audrey Penn, but we get to see the beautiful illustrations by Barbara Leonard Gibson. Enjoy sharing the fun with your young readers. Teach them the joy of reading and open the world for them tomorrow.

[Maria Burel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Kissing Hand is one of those stories that comes to mind as one I want my children to know by the time they are grown. The original story dealt with young Chester's separation anxiety, and Mrs. Raccoon's unique and touching (literally!) way of reassuring her child. Since then, Penn has used Chester to teach children other life lessons, including the arrival of a new sibling, moving, bullying, and even death.

Now, A Color Game for Chester Raccoon, available in board book format, introduces children to primary colors. The rhyming text is much briefer than other Chester books, and complements simpler illustrations. Each new color stands out on the page, allowing for young children to easily interact with Chester and his friends as they discover all the colors found in their forest home.

Keep this one in the diaper bag for easy access during those times when you need not just a book, but one that will keep your child busy as he or she embarks on a color hunt through the pages.

[Habrewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Color Game for Chester Raccoon by Audrey Penn
* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

This story was a short little story about a group of friends on their way to school. Chester starts the story by spotting a white bird in a tree and then each of his friends takes a turn describing an object that is their favorite color. Momma sends them on their way with a red apple for the teacher.

This book is beautifully illustrated and it is easy to spot the object in question. The words are almost lyrical sounding as you read them. I love that the book provides a way for the parents to involve the child in the story by having them spot things in their favorite colors too. I think the book is best suited for children ages 1-3.

Overall, Lilly and I enjoyed A Color Game for Chester Raccoon and give it 4 stars.

[Susan M (MomBlogger) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Color Game for Chester Raccoon is cute, imaginative and fun for parents and children to read together. Chester and his friends play a seek and find game. They practice their colors by singing a rhyming song using the animals, plants and other things all around them. This book is a fun teaching tool for younger children. It helps them learn their colors in a fun and unique way. My children and I love Chester Raccoon and enjoyed reading this book.

[Julie Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

read 3/28 pub May 15, 2012 A Color Game for Chester Raccoon by Audrey Penn
ISBN: 9781933718583
Illustrated very colorful children's book. Not only good for colors but counting games as well.
TYpical day in the life of Chester the Raccoon and what creatures he comes across and their color. Quite the selection of animals, birds and other natural things.
Book at the end suggests you play the color game and first start with white...

[zapkode · Rating 5 out of 5]

{my thoughts} - This is really cute book about a raccoon and his friends. They each help to point out different colors throughout the book. This book is written in a rhyme fashion and it flows together really nicely. I read this book to my six year-old son and he wanted me to read it again. I am sure many children will fall in love with this book, just like my son.

{reason for reading} - This book was a free download through netgalley.

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm loving the Chester Raccoon stories!
lots of fun with Chester and his friends finding different colours throughout their day.

yet again a great little story, full of clever rhyming verses with cute & colourful pictures telling us Chester's adventures.

** thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for this copy!

[Kerri · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very cute rhyming book by Audrey Penn. My only issue is that for a book about colors I wish it was a little bit more...colorful?

[Jayna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chester Raccoon, from The Kissing Hand, is back with a great toddler/preschool book. Chester helps teach colors through an I spy game.

I received a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

very cute! a great way to teach kids colors and makes it fun.

[Julie Witt · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Chester’s Favorite Game provides an activity that will entertain young children anywhere -- finding things in many colors: White, blue, yellow, red, orange, brown, and black."

As the mother of 5 myself, I can certainly attest to the fact that kids get bored very, very quickly, so rather than just playing I Spy, this book would have provided a very nice distraction with the colorful illustrations and the rhyming text. In fact, I haven't met a Chester Raccoon book yet that I wouldn't want to own!

Highly recommend for all parents and grandparents of little ones:

5/5 stars.

I received a copy of this book free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple enough book that teaches young children their colors. Perhaps it's because I've read so many color-related books, but I didn't enjoy this book as much as the others.

[Karina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A rhyming story about finding certain colors in order. I liked it except for the part about “kissing hand” going to school or some such. Apparently there is a back story to it, but coming at it without context I don’t know what it means, very confusing.

We got “A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon” and now it makes a bit of sense. But what I noticed now is that Chester plays this game all day until light fades away. Raccoons are nocturnal. They’ve gotta sleep sometime during the day.

[Awenydd Orchantra Faeryn · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a short book for children under the age of 5 that identifies the colors white, blue, yellow, red, orange, brown, and black with Chester the Raccoon, and some of his family and friends.

The description that I was given of this book: “In this new Kissing Hand board book, Audrey Penn brings us more maternal wisdom to solve another of early childhood’s little issues. Whether on a trip, in a restaurant or a store, children can become bored and fussy. Chester’s Favorite Game provides an activity that will entertain young children anywhere — finding things in many colors: White, blue, yellow, red, orange, brown, and black.” was misleading. When I selected this book for reading, based on its description, I had been hoping for a book that was more along the lines of the "I Spy" books that I loved myself as a child. This is not the case, however. Besides being disappointed by its misleading description and the burst of the bubble that was the potential for this book, I was also disappointed with it as a story, or the lack of a story that it was. Since it wasn't at all entertaining, nor was it effective with some of its colors, I cannot recommend this book. There are many other options for teaching your children their colors, in formats that are much more appealing and effective.


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[Erica Collins]

This board book is a great beginning for children ages 1-to-3. It introduces them to the colors in nature as well as to the main character, Chester. The story follows Chester and his woodland animal friends as they explore the forest and find a myriad of colors. Just like all raccoons, Chester is curious about his surroundings.
The reader can grow with Chester, starting in the toddler years, with this title through preschool (The Kissing Hand). A Color Game alludes to the story line in The Kissing Hand, so the reference is easy to follow.
The illustrations, which include vivid, colorful images of trees, grass, flowers and animals, are cleverly drawn. The end of the story invites the reader to discover the colors in nature with Chester.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chester Raccoon and his friends play a colorful game of I Spy as they explore their forest. Each page is told in rhyme showing the colors they find. The adorable illustrations are full of personality making it fun for the child who is learning their colors as well as the adult reading it to them. Short and sweet, the perfect book for board book format. At the end the reader is invited to play along with Chester "day or night", "beginning with WHITE". A delightful finish to a book that almost makes me wish my son was young enough again to share it with.



Digital galley received free of charge courtesy of Tangledwood Press via NetGalley.

[Carolyn Injoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Color Game for Chester Raccoon by Audrey Penn, Illustrated by Barbara L. Gibson is a children's book for ages two to five years. The rhymes are cleverly written and it teaches about colors. The illustrations are charming.

My favorite little boy liked finding the colors mentioned. I gave it four stars.

"Chester's black mask
Was brushed to a shine.
But his brother's was stuck
Full of cones from a pine."

I received a complimentary copy from Tanglewood and NetGalley. That did not change my opinion for this review.

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Color-Game-Che...

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been many years since I read The Kissing Hand, but it's nice to see the author using cute little Chester Raccoon to continue teaching small children! This board book uses a lovely rhyming scheme and more unconventional examples to introduce colors. Chester and his woodland friends spot colors throughout their day - white feathers on a bird, an orange butterfly, a brown caterpillar, etc. I really liked the ending that encouraged children to do the same in their daily lives as it could be a fun game for parents to play when out on walks with little ones!

[Shawna Briseno · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC provided by NetGalley:
This Audrey Penn book is perfect for children who are familiar with the Kissing Hand series of picture books. The repetitive and rhyming text will appeal to beginning readers as it encourages children to read along. It's also interactive in the sense that it engages children in finding objects of certain colors in their environment. The pictures are beautiful and colorful and include characters from the Chester series.

[A Reader's Heaven · Rating 3 out of 5]

(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)

A book aimed at children under 5, helping them with identifying colors with the assistance of Chester Raccoon, his family and friends in the forest. It is written in verse form, with simple rhymes that children will be able to follow along with and enjoy.

This book also encourages children to "play" along to find colors in their day.


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[Vidya Tiru · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations are the best part of this book - bright and endearing. The rhymes are good as well. Though the book does show and teach a few colors (just a few), there is not much of an I Spy in the book itself - parents can make the book more fun by encouraging kids to play similar games that Chester plays and find similar objects in their surroundings.
Disclaimer: thanks to NetGalley for a digital copy of the book.

[Elle · Rating 2 out of 5]

A cute book to introduce a color game for kids to play. A variety of characters see a color on an object in the forest - that is the entirety of the plot which I found to be lacking. Why couldn't the plot has been just slightly more complex? Perhaps the characters could have guessed each other color items. I did like that the final page invites the reader to practice his colors by playing the game.

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is another in the Chester the Raccoon Series. We first met Chester in The Kissing Hand, but now he iw teaching children various concepts. This book deals with colours. Chester and his friends find various objects of different colours. The story is told in rhyme and has delightful illustrations. A fun way to learn colours with your children.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Di · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a sweet little book - a perfect board book for a young child. The amount of words to a page is also great for young readers.

The illustrations are beautifully done and the colours are easy to spot while everything else on the page is also interesting for the child. I can see myself reading this to my two year old with her on my lap excitedly pointing out the colours as I read them.

[Andréa · Rating 2 out of 5]

A Color Game for Chester Raccoon works as what it is -- a story/game to teach children's colors. It's not anything special, though, and there are longer, much more interesting, and more creative color-teaching picture books out there.

Note: I received a digital copy of this book through NetGalley.

[Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute book about identifying colors in the world around you. I think it is way more interesting than most color books for kids. I wish my kids were younger because they really would have enjoyed thus book!

***This book is suitable for early readers or to be read with/to younger children

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Color Game for Chester Raccoon (Chester the Raccoon
by Audrey Penn
what a great extension to the Chester raccoon the kissing hand stories, and connecting it in a way to the kids, not only as a reminder of the original story but also shows children how to look in their world for things of interest. This book is a great reminder of the beauty of nature.

[debbicat *made of stardust* · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is extremely cute and well done. Children love reading stories about woodland animals. I loved it too! I would use this to read to preschoolers learning their colors. Chester is adorbs! Written in rhyme, kids are surely to have a good time.

I received this as a read now on netgalley. 5 stars. Highly recommended.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very thoughtful book about colors. Chester the raccoon sees many things every day. He sees things that are different colors too. Follow along with Chester to see what colorful items he will find. The reader is then encouraged to find colored items in their surroundings. Nice that it also has lots of rhyming in it too.

[Marzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book from Net Galley in exchange for a fair review.

A charming book that encourages a very basic variation on the "I Spy" theme, relying solely on colors. A lovely choice for preschoolers, who get restless so easily.