Synopses & Reviews
At last, here is a concept book with a sense of humor and a satisfying story.
Poor Dog. Somehow he always manages to be underfoot when someone makes a mess. Red jam, blue paint, pink ice cream, orange juice-the history of his day is splattered on his bright, white coat. And by evening, there are ten colorful spots for children to count before the careless canine must have his bath.
This fresh and funny introduction to colors and numbers, illustrated by the talented young artist Emma Dodd, makes learning as breezy as a walk in the park with Dog, a pooch with poor personal hygiene but a great deal of charm.
Review
"Clever rhyming text in 'pirate speak' and colorful, digital gouache illustrations in muted tones create a standout concept book. . . .and#160;The facial expressions and body language of this duo are spot-on as they hop, jump, or dance, and the featured colors pop off the page. Children will pore over the small and large details in the artwork. This title inspires creative play, and is likely to be a treasure for years to come."and#8212;School Library Journal
Synopsis
A little dog always manages to be underfoot when someone makes a mess with red jam, blue paint, pink ice cream, and orange juice--the history of his day splattered on his white coat. And by evening, there are ten colorful spots for readers to count. Full-color illustrations.
Synopsis
From a white bandana to yellow coins to a red blanket, two little boysand#160;use their imaginations to turn everyday objects into colorful pirateand#160;treasure. Orange plastic beads become sparkling jewels, baby sister becomes a purple sea monster, and a rug is the calm blue water where theirand#160;boat (bed) is docked. As their adventure winds down, boys and little sister settle inand#160;together toand#160;dream of more loot andand#160;exotic lands to explore. What better place for naptime than a grand pirate ship on the high seas?
Synopsis
What better place for naptime than a grand pirate ship on the high seas? Two boys use their imaginations to turn everyday objects, from a white bandanna to yellow coins to a red blanket, into colorful pirate treasure as they prepare for naptime. With a bouncy rhymed text and fun illustrations, this charming book teaches little ones their colors while making a great read-aloud. Even the youngest readers and listeners will want to be a part of the fun as they get ready to sail off to sleep!
About the Author
Danna Smith is the author of
Two at the Zoo: A Counting Book, a companion to
Pirate Nap: A Book of Colors, as well as several other picture books published under the name Dana Kessimakis Smith. She lives inand#160;Northern Californiaand#160;with her husband andand#160;two children.You can visit her online at www.dannasmithbooks.com
Valeria Petrone has illustrated several books for young readers, including Two at the Zoo: A Counting Book and Pirate Nap: A Book of Colorsand#160;by Danna Smith. Her artwork has been exhibited around the world, and she lives in her native Italy. You can learn more about her at www.valeriapetrone.com.