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The Color Kittens

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The Color Kittens by Margaret Wise Brown is a delightful children's book about two kittens, Brush and Hush, who love mixing colours. Their adventure takes them through a world filled with imaginative possibilities as they play with paints and dream of making all the colours in the world. It's a charming tale that introduces young readers to the magic of colour mixing.
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This delightful children's book is perfect for young readers with a love for colours and creativity. You might enjoy it if you appreciate engaging storytelling that explores how playful kittens mix different hues to create a vibrant world, sparking imagination and making learning about colours fun and interactive.

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The Color Kittens

First published more than 50 years ago, this much-requested title featuring two pouncy kittens who make all the colors in the world is now back in print with its original cover. Full color.

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The Color Kittens is a classic Little Golden Book by the author of Goodnight Moon!

A classic Little Golden Book by the author of Goodnight Moon!

Once there were two colour kittens with green eyes, Brush and Hush... So goes the rollicking tale of two pouncy kittens who make all the colours in the world.

First published seventy years ago, this classic Little Golden Book by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by the legendary Alice and Martin Provensen continues to charm generation after generation.

Series: Little Golden Book

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The Color Kittens by Margaret Wise Brown is often praised for its charming illustrations and playful storytelling. Reviews highlight the book's ability to captivate young readers with its vibrant depiction of colours and the delightful journey of two kittens mixing paints to create new hues. Its rhythmic text and whimsical art make it a cherished classic in children's literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780307021410

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 May 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alice Provensen
  • Illustrated by Martin Provensen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Margaret Wise Brown(1910-1952), best known as the author ofGoodnight Moon,wrote countless children's books inspired by her belief that the very young are fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. Among her many bestselling books are The Little Island,The Golden Egg Book, The Color Kittens, andThe Sailor Dog. Alice Provensenand her husband, Martin, have illustrated more than 50 fabulous books for children, including A Visit to William Blake's Inn, Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm, and numerous Little Golden Books including The Color Kittens and Katie the Kitten. They won the Caldecott Medal for The Glorious Fight in 1984. She lives in San Clemente, California. Martin Provensen(1916-1987) and his wife, Alice, have illustrated more than 50 books for children, including An Owl and Three Pussycats, The Year at Maple Hill Farm, and numerous Little Golden Books including The Color Kittens and Katie the Kitten. In 1984, they won the Caldecott Medal for The Glorious Fight, which they wrote and illustrated together.

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