Andy Warhol's Colors

by Susan Goldman Rubin

Learning about colors has never been so hip! In Andy Warhol's imagination, horses are purple and golden monkeys wear pink baubles on their tails. Through Andy Warhol's Colors, children willlearn their colors as they discover that in modern art, anything is possible.

Book Details: Format: Board Book Publication Date: 5/17/2007 Pages: 26 Reading Level: Age 3 and Up

Genres: Art, Picture Books, Childrens

26 pages, Board Book

First published May 17, 2007

About the author

Susan Goldman Rubin is the author of more than forty-five books for young people, including Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter; The Yellow House: Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin Side by Side; and Edward Hopper: Painter of Light and Shadow. A long-time instructor in the UCLA Extension Writers Program, Susan Goldman Rubin lives in Malibu, California.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this for my 5 month old, who seems fairly interested. Bright colors, good contrast, rhymes, everything needed for a good board book for a little guy. I was surprised that Georgia (26 months) loved it. We've read it a ton, over and over again. I thought she was past the board book stage, but she likes this one. I always like introducing my kids to art too, so that's a plus.

[Janelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the vivid paintings selected for this book and that my son can learn his colors while becoming familiar with Warhol's art.

[Aneesa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Going to burn out if I write a review of every board book I read.

[Kitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has just about everything I want in a board book. Fabulous illustrations. Rhyming text that’s not too wordy. Animals that make sounds. I would have preferred the last page be a bedtime reference, I appreciate those in kid books. As is, we usually just skip it because it’s all words and no art. I’m not going to compare the art of this one and Jacob Lawrence in the city! But the text in this one is far superior.

[Valentine Lin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this because I collect baby art board books. This one was surprisingly fun with its rhymes and colours, although I wish I recognized more of the artwork (I haven’t seen many Warhol animal pictures before). I think my baby liked it, hard to tell lol.

[Sarah Thang · Rating 2 out of 5]

I understand the premise but the font is basically unreadable for a child; I can barely decipher it.

[Jennifer Olson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Colors are presented as they relate to Andy Warhol's paintings. Bright images and bold black text are used with fun to read text to make modern art approachable to young creative minds. Because of the complexity of some of the words in relation to the simple subject matter, it is probably best used as a read aloud or adult guided book, however, learners would enjoy paging through it after the initial presentation to enjoy the illustrations.

This book could be used as a tool to learn colors or in combination with other books from the series to explore the styles of different artists. Students could be encouraged to write about their favorite color or how a color makes them feel. Older learners could research a particular artist.

[Isabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is on the smaller side, is easier to grasp by smaller fingers and welcomes young readers into the world of Andy Warhol. It features a handful of pieces done from the 1950's thru 1983.

With bright pictures done by Andy that are presented with bold black rhyming text, new art-comers are shown the kid-friendly pieces with ease and are introduced to colors that make horses purple and cows pink.

Highly recommended for existing lovers of Andy as well as new ones.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Board book teaching colors using Warhol's art. Rhyming text makes a fun read. The featured color is not always as obvious (read: monotone) as it could be, but I love the exposure to art. My baby loves it too.

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Either those cows are read or I'm color blind.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the idea of babies chewing on a warhol book.

[Beckett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this introduction to Andy Warhol's art. It presents vibrant colors in a rhyming format. It includes all of the primary and secondary colors. It's overall a fun read.

[Karen Dransfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great colours book. Full of Andy Warhol's artwork. And a great poem too.

[Sarah Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun for baby and visually interesting for mommy.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good board book using Warhol's paintings as the illustrations of the colors. Even includes a list of the art institutions where the paintings are located.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This such a fun and whimsical children's book. The art is of corse wonderful. The text to go with it is simple and fun.

[Ned Bustard · Rating 4 out of 5]

We are picky about board books in our home. This is one of the few that makes the cut.

[Raven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great board book to teach kids colors and counting.

[Michelle Farella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute board book for baby artists

[Get Booked Fans]

I’ve reached that point in my 20’s where pretty much everyone I know is having babies. I have two mom-to-be friends who love books as much as I do, and I know they will be consistently reading to their children and exposing them to a literary environment from an early age. I would love to give them children’s books as presents, but I want to go beyond the standard Dr. Seuss and Eric Carle repertoire. Do you have any recommendations for books that feature diverse characters and substantial stories? Both of my friends are giving birth to girls, so if you know of any books featuring inspiring, strong female characters that would be great as well! Thanks in advance! –Liz



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