Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Candlewick Press
Pages
16
Description
As a solitary black bird wings its way through the day, little ones are treated to a magnificent flight from one vibrant color to another.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
16 p.; 7.6 inches
ISBN
0763690678 / 9780763690670
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LibraryThing member VeraGodley
At first glance, one might find this little board book stark and unappealing and think that something more detailed and riddled with true-to-life illustrations more fitting for a young child. However, after getting into the pages of the book, the simple theme of a black bird (yes, a real black bird
I love the little orange worm that creeps along on each and every page. Little ones will love finding the little critter.
A different sort of book, but truly good and worth considering for home or library.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and are freely given.
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and drawn with simple lines in stark black) traipsing through the green grass, on the purple grapes, and through the orange leaves I changed my mind. In Black Bird Yellow Bird the young child has a somewhat innovative way to learn his or her colors. The colors are strong - especially the stark black, and there is a lot of the specified color on the page.I love the little orange worm that creeps along on each and every page. Little ones will love finding the little critter.
A different sort of book, but truly good and worth considering for home or library.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and are freely given.
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LibraryThing member mommyonthespectrum
The first time I read Black Bird Yellow Sun, I was not impressed. I read it primarily focusing on the colors. The book contains all of the primary and secondary colors, along with pink and gray. But, like all children's books, I read it multiple times. I noticed how the order follows the day of the
Recommended age: 0-2 years
Writing style: The text is straightforward. Each page begins with "Black Bird" and then follows with another colored object, like "Blue Moon."
Lexile range (unofficial): 10L - 200L
Decoding difficulty: 2/5
Vocabulary difficulty: 1/5
Sentences difficulty: 1/5
Patterns difficulty: 1/5
Illustration style: The illustrations are a collage. The backgrounds use thick paint, textured like a sponge pressed into the page and lifted. The bird and worm are cut out of cardboard and placed (usually) on top.
Reality-based: Sure. There isn't much of a story here, but everything flows if you think of a bird going about its day.
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bird, from sunrise to sunset, and flows from one page to another. The bird plays in the green grass, but then a red snake appears, and it flies away to the grey mountains. I started to appreciate the book more. It's still not deep, but you could imagine a story. On each page, there is a black bird and an orange worm. I pointed them both out, teaching gestures. Some children may enjoy the search and find the worm.Recommended age: 0-2 years
Writing style: The text is straightforward. Each page begins with "Black Bird" and then follows with another colored object, like "Blue Moon."
Lexile range (unofficial): 10L - 200L
Decoding difficulty: 2/5
Vocabulary difficulty: 1/5
Sentences difficulty: 1/5
Patterns difficulty: 1/5
Illustration style: The illustrations are a collage. The backgrounds use thick paint, textured like a sponge pressed into the page and lifted. The bird and worm are cut out of cardboard and placed (usually) on top.
Reality-based: Sure. There isn't much of a story here, but everything flows if you think of a bird going about its day.
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Awards
Best Books for Babies (Selection — 2019)
CCBC Choices (2019)
Notable Children's Book (Younger Readers — 2019)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Board Books — 2018)
Call number
J1C.008