Hot, Cold, Shy, Bold

by Pamela Harris

Children are fascinated with faces. And why not? Faces come in all shapes, sizes -- and expressions! What's more, they're a great way to learn about opposites. In Hot, Cold, Shy, Bold, "a wet face" is paired with "a dry face," while "a sad face" is paired with "a glad face." From round and square, to bearded and bare, large photographs introduce 13 pairs of opposites to young children -- all with simple rhyming text that's fun to read aloud.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

Hardcover

First published September 1, 1995

Reviews

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

a real life picture book about opposites. simpel and easy to follow. baby and up

[Paola Nunez · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like how this book uses real-life pictures. This book is a great book for a child's social-emotional development.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Summary (CIP): In Hot, Cold, Shy, Bold, "a wet face" is paired with "a dry face," while "a sad face" is paired with "a glad face." From round and square, to bearded and bare, large photographs introduce 13 pairs of opposites to young children -- all with simple rhyming text that's fun to read aloud.

REVIEW: Overall, the close-up photos of diverse children's faces mainly are engaging and clear with two to three words per page. The large type makes it useful for storytime or reading out loud. The one two-page spread of two faces looking at each other doesn't work because the center binding obscures the point of the photo.

Mixed reviews, but overall positive, by Kirkus and Booklist.

[Maliha Arman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an awesome way to introduce different feelings of emotions. In this book the author relates hot and cold to your emotions and feelings. Children are able to communicate the temperature of their bodies throughout the day and teachers can create a chart with a picture of the children and different colors that describe their feelings throughout the day. Children can come together and problem solve ways to change what and how they are feeling.

[Rose]

428.1 Har