Colorful Kisses
Written and Illustrated by: Melissa Fusarelli
ISBN: 978098277396
Published February 11, 2012 by Perfected Pen
Available Format: Paperback
My Rating: ★★★★★
My daughter was so excited when we received this book in the
mail today. (I think she might just be a book lover like her mommy J.) We immediately sat
down to read it together.
The smooth, rhyming text is great for early readers, but it
wasn't so simple that it became boring or cliché. What really tells the story
is the beautiful artwork. Bright, colorful illustrations take the reader on a
journey through the associations of color with emotions.
I think this is a fantastic teaching tool on a few different
levels. First, the early reader is introduced to some stimulating text. The
opening line—"The smiling sun delivers dawn with a kiss."—is just a
sample of the creative phrasing. In addition, inspired artwork graces every
page from top to bottom. The eyes are stimulated, but not overwhelmingly so.
While given an extra opportunity to learn the different colors, children are
also introduced to the ways different colors are associated with different
emotions or behaviors. From a psychological standpoint, I love this the most.
How amazing if our kids could express themselves through the use of color and
art, in addition to using their words in proper ways.
This is a wonderful book for all ages. I
encourage you to get a copy to enjoy and use it as a platform for furth
