Crayola Fall Colors

October 1, 2017
Preschool-G A spectrum of possibility is contained in this attractive volume of the Crayola Seasons series. Arranged into four main sections, the text highlights key attributes of autumn, from changing leaves and apple harvests, to a chubby-cheeked chipmunk preparing for winter, to clothes needed for cooler weather. Each two-page spread pairs a large, high-quality photo with simple text that often wiggles across the page or contains colorful adjectives printed in their corresponding hues. Throughout, relevant art exercises encourage readers to try drawing techniques such as shading or using dots for texture. In addition to color identification15 of which appear in a labeled Crayola color chartkids are asked to consider colors in terms of being dull or bright. Engagingly laid out and written, this concept book accommodates a variety of learning styles.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2017, American Library Association.)

November 1, 2017

PreS-K-Besides introducing popular seasonal activities, this series also spotlights drawing techniques such as shadowing, texture, lines, and shapes. A question-and-answer format inspires young readers to comment and expand upon the text. Vivid vocabulary is sprinkled throughout to engage students and introduce new words, such as nectar, checkered, and harvest. Winter explores how bright colors stand out from dull ones and asks readers to identify and sort different squares of color into bright and dull. Each title in the series ends with a Crayola color guide that labels the colors in each book with some of the uniquely named colors found in a Crayola box of crayons, such as "dandelion," "timberwolf," and "cornflower." VERDICT A fine choice that encourages readers to both explore their creativity and learn about artistic terms and colors in nature. Useful for primary elementary collections and medium to large public libraries.

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January 1, 2018
While ostensibly introducing young kids to seasons and the colors observable during each, this series' obvious marketing makes it more of an advertising campaign for the familiar crayon brand. Each volume contains vibrant, seasonal photos with a simple descriptive text. Young children might enjoy looking for all the (Crayola-brand) colors identified in the appended guide. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

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