Bibliographic Citation:
Seeger, Laura Vaccaro. Green. New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press, 2012. 36 p. ISBN 978-1596433977.
Seeger, Laura Vaccaro. Green. New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press, 2012. 36 p. ISBN 978-1596433977.
Awards/Selection Lists:
Caldecott Honor, 2013
ALA Notable Children's Books, 2013
Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Booklist Starred Review
The Horn Book, Starred Review
Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
School Library Journal Starred Review
ALA Notable Children's Books, 2013
Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Booklist Starred Review
The Horn Book, Starred Review
Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
School Library Journal Starred Review
Format Examined:
Hard cover
Annotation:
This award-winning concept book represents objects and animals in varying shades of green.
Personal Reaction:
Objects and animals representing varying shades of green are revealed through the die-cut pages of this book. Acrylic painted artwork represents each object of green.
Age Recommendation:
I would recommend this book for children 2-5 years of age.
Themes/Issues:
Green objects, shades of the color green
Early Literacy Skill Value:
Letter Knowledge:
Letter knowledge is not a direct focus of this book.
Narrative Skills:
Children are encouraged to participate in naming the green objects on each page.
Phonological Awareness:
Phonological awareness is not a direct focus of this book.
Print Awareness:
Simple text which identifies the name of the shade of green on the page support the beautiful illustrations.
Print Motivation:
Preschool age children will enjoy looking through the die-cut pages and viewing the beautiful illustrations of green objects on the page.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary offered by the text of this book pertains to the different shades of green that exist through objects in the world around us.
Author/ Illustrator Website:
http://www.studiolvs.com/website_root/StudioLVS_Home/Home.html
Letter knowledge is not a direct focus of this book.
Narrative Skills:
Children are encouraged to participate in naming the green objects on each page.
Phonological Awareness:
Phonological awareness is not a direct focus of this book.
Print Awareness:
Simple text which identifies the name of the shade of green on the page support the beautiful illustrations.
Print Motivation:
Preschool age children will enjoy looking through the die-cut pages and viewing the beautiful illustrations of green objects on the page.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary offered by the text of this book pertains to the different shades of green that exist through objects in the world around us.
Author/ Illustrator Website:
http://www.studiolvs.com/website_root/StudioLVS_Home/Home.html
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