Author
Blackstone, Stella
Publisher
Barefoot Books (2007; ISBN: 9781846860607; Board book)
Description
When Cleo the cat goes out to play, she observes a variety of colors in the things around her.
Why raising readers Has Selected This Book
We chose this book for its blend of the simple story, the sweet character of Cleo the cat, the rhyming words, and the introduction to colors.
Questions
The specific colors in this book are not obvious. The red bicycle, for example, sits on green grass next to a pink house with the orange cat looking on. You can use this book to talk about all the colors on the pages.
Activities
Colors are everywhere. Your child is learning about colors even if he is not able to say them yet. Point out colors wherever you are and relate them to the books you read. For example, you can tell your child, "There is an orange cat just like Cleo in the book," or "There is a red car. Do you remember the red bicycle in your book?"
Theme
Shapes, Colors & Concepts
