In this classic concept book, now available in an oversized board-book edition, full-color collages illustrate a simple story of heroic mice who outwit cats and snakes, and have a lot of fun introducing colors to young readers.
Perfect for fans of Lois Ehlert and Press Here, this charming picture book gently explores the world of color and celebrates the joy of creativity.
One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. But what happens when they splash in the colors, mixing the red and blue? Or dance in the blue and yellow? This playful introduction to colors will appeal to any budding artist or curious preschooler.
“"Walsh's cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer that's great fun as well as informative."--School Library Journal(starred review) "Simplicity reigns in Walsh's brief tale, and a feeling of joyful discovery pervades her broad lines and expressive figures."--Publishers Weekly”
"Walsh's cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer that's great fun as well as informative."--School Library Journal (starred review)
"Simplicity reigns in Walsh's brief tale, and a feeling of joyful discovery pervades her broad lines and expressive figures."--Publishers Weekly
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ELLEN STOLL WALSH is the author and illustrator of many award-winning early concept books for young children, including Mouse Count and the Dot and Jabber trilogy. She lives near Rochester, New York.
"Mouse Paint" is a lighthearted introduction to color concepts for young children. Three white mice find three jars of paint - red, blue, and yellow. They jump in and out, dance in the puddles, and discover some amazing things - things like green...and orange...and purpleYet they never forget about the cat. Ellen Stoll Walsh's mice are enchanting. Their antics will delight children learning colors - and their parents as well.
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