The Color Kittens facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Margaret Wise Brown |
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| Illustrator | Alice and Martin Provensen |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Little Golden Books |
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Publication date
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1949 |
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| Pages | 24 |
| ISBN | 0-307-10234-3 |
| OCLC | 42383466 |
| [E] 21 | |
| LC Class | PZ7.B8163 Cm 2000 |
The Color Kittens is a popular children's book written by Margaret Wise Brown. It features beautiful illustrations by Alice and Martin Provensen. This book was first published in 1949 as part of the famous Little Golden Books series. It tells a fun story about two kittens learning about colors.
Contents
The Story of the Color Kittens
This delightful book follows the adventures of two curious kittens named Hush and Brush. They are on a mission to create the color green. The kittens have many different paints, and they try mixing them in various ways.
Kittens Explore Colors
As Hush and Brush mix their paints, they discover many new and exciting colors. However, no matter what they try, they just can't seem to make green. They mix and mix, but green remains a mystery to them.
A Famous Catchphrase
Throughout their colorful adventure, the book uses a memorable phrase: "Blue is blue, and red is red! They still need green!" This line highlights the kittens' determination and their funny struggles to find that one specific color. The story teaches young readers about color mixing in a playful way.
About the Creators
The Color Kittens was brought to life by a talented team. Margaret Wise Brown was a very famous American writer of children's books. She wrote many beloved stories, including Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny.
The Illustrators
The charming pictures in the book were created by Alice and Martin Provensen. They were a husband-and-wife team known for their unique and colorful artwork in children's books. Their illustrations helped make The Color Kittens a visual treat for young readers.
Part of Little Golden Books
This book is part of the Little Golden Books series, which started in 1942. These books are known for being affordable and making reading enjoyable for many children. They often feature bright illustrations and simple, engaging stories. The Color Kittens is one of the many classic titles in this well-loved series.
