زرد و صورتی

by William Steig, claire jobert (Translator)

آدمک زرد پرسید: «می‌دانی اینجا چه کار می‌کنیم؟»
آدمک صورتی گفت: «نه، حتی یادم نمی‌آید چطور شد که اینجا هستم.»
آدمک زرد ادامه داد: «یادم نمی‌آید چطور شد که به اینجا آمده‌ایم، همه چیز جدید و عجیب و غریب به نظر می‌آید. ما کی هستیم؟»

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Philosophy, Religion, 1st Grade

36 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

William Steig was born in New York City in 1907. In a family where every member was involved in the arts, it was not surprising that Steig became an artist.

He published his first children's book, Roland the Minstrel Pig, in 1968, embarking on a new and very different career.

Steig's books reflect his conviction that children want the security of a devoted family and friends. When Sylvester, Farmer Palmer, Abel, Pearl, Gorky, Solomon, and Irene eventually get home, their families are all waiting, and beginning with Amos & Boris, friendship is celebrated in story after story.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/willia...

Reviews

[Luisa Knight · Rating 4 out of 5]

And here you have it, in picture-book form, evolution getting debunked by illustrating (no pun intended) just how silly and improbable it is for it all to have come about. A win for intelligent design!

Ages: 5 - 10

Cleanliness: the book does not mention God, though it points to intelligent design. It ends with neither of the marionettes knowing who their Maker is; a question I would have preferred answered and not left hanging.

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[Karin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great introduction to a child on the subject of creation versus evolution. It's so simple but very engaging. I've enjoyed reading this book over and over to my children.

[Alireza Emami · Rating 4 out of 5]

برهان علیت
خداشناسی

[سیده فاطمه مطهری · Rating 4 out of 5]

انسانها و این جهان چطور بوجود آمدن؟
کسی بوده که اونها رو بوجود آورده و آفریده یا بصورت اتفاقی و تصادفی این جهان بوجود اومده؟
این کتاب درباره این موضوع برای بچه ها نوشته شده
تو ایران کانون پرورش فکری چاپش کرده، با ترجمه خانم کلر ژوبرت عزیز

[Ebookwormy1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not sure how i got a copy of this. i had it, i read it, i had to return it to the owner, but the simple presentation of a Creator was genius! Our kids need more of this stuff.

[Dianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not a story, it's an argument. I thought it was compelling, but I'm surprised my four-year-old made it through. Not the best bedtime story.

[Maughn Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

Following Gareth Matthews, I read this for its example of philosophical reasoning in a children's book. His review is here: https://www.montclair.edu/iapc/review...

[Gita · Rating 1 out of 5]

این خانم کلرژوبرت هم که قشنگ سوراخ دعا رو پیدا کرده‌ان!
درواقع برهان‌های اثبات خداست که به صورت غیر مستقیم می‌کنه در حلقت.

[BaHaR · Rating 4 out of 5]

بیشتر تصویرسازی کتاب رو خیلی دوست داشتم
ولی یه جای کتاب هم به نظرم اشتباه بود، اونجا که صورتی میگه: «لابد می‌خواهی بگویی سه قطره رنگ سفید روی تن تو چکیده و سه قطره رنگ سیاه هم روی تن من»
درصورتی که همون‌طور که در تصویر مشاهده می‌کنید برعکس گفته😁
ولی در کل ایده‌ی خالق و مخلوق رو جالب درآورده.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book for purchase in my local library. I read it in the store and knew that I needed to bring it home. After reading many of the reviews of this book, I was compelled to find any information about the author's view of religion.

In 1980, The Washington Post published an interview with Steig. The interviewer asked the author if he was religious. Steig responded, "Not in any conventional sense. I am religious in the sense that I recognize that something's going on out there that we don't understand." This was my exact take away from this book...something that we don't understand. Unlike many other reviewers, I don't believe this story is an argument for creationism over evolution, but a commentary on the unknown.

[Starla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this children's book that uses the power of a witty story to make a point without lecturing or preaching. As two wooden figures ponder how they came into existence, the narrative raises questions and possibilities and considers the plausibility of each as well. It ends with a bit of a twist and leaves the reader with plenty to think about. The creative story line and simple illustrations make it a children's book, but it has some real depth about the topic of the origin of life.

[Roos148 · Rating 3 out of 5]

My dad didn’t allow me to read this because it might turn me creationist. At sixteen I asked him ‘WAIT THAT BOOK WAS CREATIONIST’
(Major L for William Steig because it did not work sorry man im still for evolution)

[Bahman Bahman · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a very silly introduction to a child on the subject of creation versus evolution.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Books are not a savior, but they can lead to the source of salvation."
Gladys Hunt

[Cassie Troja · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ rounded up!
We bought this book after it was recommended by one of the speakers from The Colson Center. He warned that due to its exposure of the logical fallacies of evolution, it would probably be next in the cancellation line after the recent Dr. Seuss debacle. While it’s not an overtly Christian book, the logic is sound and definitely points to creative design being the more logical explanation.

The basic storyline is that Yellow and Pink are little wooden dolls who wake up lying on some newspaper in the sun with no idea who they are or how they got there. As they explore the questions surrounding their existence, Yellow postulates more and more coincidental circumstances that seem increasingly preposterous. Pink questions the unlikelihood of Yellow’s theories and points instead to the idea of a Creator. Yellow refuses to accept Pink’s idea. Then a man shows up, determines their paint is dry, and carries them back towards his home. The book ends here, but even my four year-old made the connection that the man was the creator of Yellow and Pink.

Again, it’s not an overtly Christian book at all, but I don’t just read Christian books to my kids (Dr. Seuss being a prime example). God is never mentioned, and the creative design idea isn’t fully discussed. We gave it 4.5 stars because the ending, although logically obvious to even very young children, did not explicitly explain the man’s role in regards to Yellow and Pink. This book did, however, present me with a wonderful opportunity to discuss the concept of creative design with my kids (ages 6 & 4) in a way that was simple enough for them to understand.

I definitely recommend this book to parents, teachers, etc!

[Prabhat sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yellow and Pink by William Steig- Children’s educative Colour picture book- This book narrates the inquisitive story of what is a creator, evolution and creation. The book begins with two wooden creates one in yellow and another in pink dress, lying in the sun. They question each other about how they must have been created, which incidents are responsible for their existence. The book does not mention God, as the creator. The narrative raises questions and possibilities and considers the plausibility of each as well. In the end, a carpenter arrives, he checks whether the yellow and pink paint on the two wooden figures has dried properly in the sun. On being satisfied, he carries them back in his carpenter shop. The creative story line and simple illustrations make it a children's book, but it has some real depth about the topic of the origin of life. I have read the Hindi translation of this book. In order to maintain the interest of children in reading, simple interesting stories should be scripted.

[Miriam Perez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yellow and Pink by William Steig is fill with simple illustrations which are mainly white, grey and black but the two main characters are the only ones who are colored. This helps bring focus to the two main characters and the fact that they are two different colors (yellow and pink).
The plot is overall a bit silly but interesting to say the least. The ending leaves you guessing but this is most likely where the author wants the reader to think of their own ending and how/why the figures are made.
The tone is very light and silly which I can imagine most readers will enjoy this book.

[Jeremy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read to Kids' Quest class tonight, in connection with catechism questions 9–10. We can't see God, because He doesn't have a body like we do; but He's everywhere. It's obvious that we have a Maker, even if we can't see Him.

I've read another edition to Kate.

[Peacegal · Rating 2 out of 5]

While the dialog is clever, there isn't much of a story here--instead, it's a children's book that pushes a clear POV: the opinion that evolution is silly and preposterous and creationism must be the only sensible answer to our questions about existence. If that's the belief you wish to communicate, this book is for you, but if it is not, you may not be quite so appreciative.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for introducing young children to the concept of intelligent design versus "a random accident". I wasn't 100% satisfied with the ending, but it would make a good conversation started for slightly older children (I would say age 5+).

[Child960801 · Rating 5 out of 5]

As another reviewer has noticed, this is not a story, but an illustrated argument of intelligent design versus evolution. Two puppets lying in a field start to question how they got there and how they were made. The one comes up with a truly convoluted tale of how he could have happened naturally.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An argument in favor of intelligent design.

[Dylan Teut · Rating 5 out of 5]

We want to know all of the "whys" and "hows" of life.... And for a lot of things.... There just aren't answers. And instead of trying to figure it all out, let's just enjoy the beautiful days.

[Tina Hoggatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

The mind of the man. An existential reverie with humor (naturally) from the brilliant William Steig.

[Kristine Johnson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Talk about comparing apples and oranges and strawman arguments. Typical from the "ID" advocates.

[Megan]

CURRICULUM: RR/Classics

[Danette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic!
9/2/19 Read with Naomi and Julia

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whimsical!

[Jola · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delightful story! I wish I had known about this when my kiddos were young, but at least I can share it now.

[Seven · Rating 3 out of 5]

A yellow puppet tried to convince the pink one that they were made by natural coincidence. Finally it proved wrong.