Lemons Are Not Red

by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Book Overview

Lemons are not Red. Apples are red. Lemons are yellow. . . . Clever cutouts in the pages make a simple, original, and utterly beguiling introduction to color. Laura Vaccaro Seeger, whose The Hidden Alphabet dazzled critics and readers alike, introduces young children to color in this unique concept book with die cuts. The opening spread features a big, bright red lemon and the simple text, "Lemons are not RED." When the spread is turned an equally...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596430087
• ISBN13: 9781596430082
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 2 to 5 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Kindergarten

Customer Reviews

Loved it

Great game of opposites. My 2 year old likes it. Pages are a little ripped though......

Great book!

This is such a cute book! My 3-year-old daughter loves to have it read to her, and "read" it back to me as well. She always gets a kick out of the "wrong" colors for familiar objects. I plan on buying this book as a birthday gift for another young child very soon.

Terrific!

My grandchildren, ages 6 and 3, and I enjoyed this very simple but most pleasurable book. The kids giggled and I smiled. Beautiful colors; cleverly arranged cut-outs. The idea that lemons are NOT red and other items are NOT colors that they're not, has great appeal to these young minds.

So cute for teaching colors!

I love this book for a primary classroom or toddlers at home. Clever way to teach colors and critical thinking. Lots of extension activities come to mind for classroom teachers. Bright colors, predictable pattern! A must-have for your home or school library.

Quite possibly the finest color book out there

Laura Vaccaro Seeger's "Lemons Are Not Red" is not only a work of art, but a joy for parents, educators, and young children alike. Each of the richly colored paintings are worthy of framing, as they are as beautiful as they are functional. The text invites readers to play, argue, and laugh as they explore what's NOT red, orange, gray, etc. and discuss what IS! The pages are thick and durable and will stand up to many years of enjoyment. Like Seeger's previous work, "The Hidden Alphabet", this is an ingenious creation with a complete understanding of the way a child's mind works and an incredibly successful attempt at expanding their imaginations and the way they view the world. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.

Fun read for toddlers and preschoolers

My toddlers and preschooler all enjoyed this book. They enjoyed to the point of asking it for multiple readings in one seating. The author uses to good effect both color and die cut images. The books reminds me somewhat of Lois Elhert's books and children who enjoy those picture books will likely appreciate this one as well.