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Red is Best
Series: Annikin
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Ideal for toddlers and young children beginning to explore colours and preferences, as well as parents and caregivers looking for a heartwarming board book.
The little girl in this simple but exuberant story knows that red barrettes are best, "because they make my hair laugh."
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This timeless tale of one child's stubborn preference for the colour red has been marching its way into the hearts of readers around the world for almost 30 years.
Now available as a toddler-friendly board book, Red is Best is sure to continue charming a whole new generation of readers. The text has been adapted for the board book audience.
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This charming story has been described as an instant favourite and a delightful read for young children, capturing their attention with its simplicity and warmth.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781550372526
Publisher: Annick Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 June 1992
Country: Canada
Imprint: Annick Press Ltd
Edition: 25th Anniversary Edition
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Robin Baird Lewis
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 85.0mm
Height: 85.0mm
Weight: 14g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Kathy Stinson is the best-selling author of more than 20 books for children and young adults. She lives outside Toronto.
Robin Baird Lewis is a former art teacher and an award-winning artist, illustrator and designer. Red is Best was her first picture book. She lives in Guelph, Ontario.
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