Are you wondering why is there a green fox starring in the book cover, while the book is titled as "Hello, Red Fox"? Well, there lies the magic of Eric Carle.Turn the color wheel
It is the time for little frog's birthday party. He has invited Red Fox, Purple butterfly, Orange Cat, Green Snake and some other friends of yellow, blue and white color. But, wait, what happened? Every guest is not in their original color.
Instead of a Red Fox, there is a green fox, coming to the party. A Yellow Butterfly is in the place of Purple Butterfly and this is the same with every animal. Not to worry, the little frog knows what to do. You just have to look the animals for a longer time.
Concept of Complementary colors
"This book starts with an introduction to complimentary colors, a concept discovered by Johann Wolfgang Goethe. If you stare at the dot inside the green fox (count to 10) and look at the dot in the opposite blank white page (count to 3), you can see a faint red fox (Red is the complementary color of green). Every animal of the book comes with a set of different complementary colors."
My Comment:
Already read enough books of Eric Carle, throughout the toddlerhood of my kids, I am not sure how I missed this book. This is the first time, we read this book and my kids held this book till their eyes hurt (There is a little strain in staring all the pages, but the fun is worth it.)
It is a book about colors. And, with double happiness, Eric Carle's color palette has worked to paint those illustrations, that pop out of the plain white background. Also, the magic of Eric Carle has bound a simple story, with a rich concept and high level of interaction, that could make any kid more energetic. (Lesson learned: Don't read this book before bedtime.)
Though my kindergartener took some time to understand the concept, both my kids worked out their eyes, till they are tired and had surefire fun.
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You are right! I don't know how I missed this one!
ReplyDeleteYes. Previously, I was proud that we have read every book of Eric Carle and Dr.Seuss. Looks like I have to do some more research. Thanks for the comment.
DeleteI never came across this one too, I wonder how come? Would love to see your posts in the Practical Mondays Link Up:)
ReplyDeleteLooks like I am not alone in this feeling. Thanks for the invite and comment, Swapna.
DeleteI love Eric Carle. This book introduces such important early artistic concepts in a fun way. Thanks for sharing on the #LMMLinkup this week. We hope you will become a regular. :)
ReplyDeleteWe too are Eric Carle's fans. Thanks for the comment. Sure, I am checking #LMM every week and knowing a lot about books.
DeleteThis is definitely a new idea for a book! I am not sure I'd like the eye strain, but I love all the Eric Carle books so far, so I can't keep from adding this one to my little guy's bookshelf! Thanks so much for sharing this great find with us at Literacy Musing Mondays!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts. I too was worried a little, about the strain in eyes. But, the way my kids loved this book, put my worries back.
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