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Red is Best

By Kathy Stinson
Series: Annikin
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Red is Best is a timeless children's story following one child's firm love for the colour red. For nearly 30 years, readers have been charmed by this simple yet endearing preference, now presented in a toddler-friendly board book format with adapted text to suit younger readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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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.

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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 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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    Red is Best
    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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

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

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Comfort Reads Kathy Stinson Series: Annikin

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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