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Splatter
Ever wonder how the colors GREEN and ORANGE came to be? It all started with a little teamwork and some perseverance! Join three primary paint splatters, RED, YELLOW, and BLUE as they discover why everything is better when you work together!
This story begins when Red, Yellow and Blue encounter a persistent problem and are unsure of how to solve it. They each try to solve it in their own way and it seems to make the problem worse. Instead of giving up, they embrace each other's differences and learn how to work together and in process learn about about some NEW colors too!
If you loved I'm NOT just a scribble you will love Splatter too!
This story begins when Red, Yellow and Blue encounter a persistent problem and are unsure of how to solve it. They each try to solve it in their own way and it seems to make the problem worse. Instead of giving up, they embrace each other's differences and learn how to work together and in process learn about about some NEW colors too!
If you loved I'm NOT just a scribble you will love Splatter too!
32 pages, Hardcover
Published September 5, 2018
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August 12, 2018
This is a wonderful story about working together to create something wonderful.
May 20, 2019
In rhyming text, this little book is the story of three “splatters” named red, yellow, and blue (as seen on the book cover). Each splatter works on their own until one day, after a little encouragement and experimenting, they try something new: TEAMWORK! In the end, they’re proud of their beautiful artwork as well as a variety of new colors they created together (orange, green, violet, indigo, navy, etc.).
In the back there’s a “Next Steps” section to guide adults and teachers in how to use the book, including what types of questions they might ask. While I didn’t find an explanation on how the artwork was created, it appears to be paint splatters that are rendered digitally. For more children's literature, middle grade literature, and YA literature reviews, feel free to visit my personal blog at The Miller Memo!
In the back there’s a “Next Steps” section to guide adults and teachers in how to use the book, including what types of questions they might ask. While I didn’t find an explanation on how the artwork was created, it appears to be paint splatters that are rendered digitally. For more children's literature, middle grade literature, and YA literature reviews, feel free to visit my personal blog at The Miller Memo!
August 29, 2024
8/28/2024 - Fun story about teamwork! I love that it taught about primary colors and the colors they create when combined.
July 30, 2018
Amazing things happen when you work together!
Red, Blue and Yellow are just three primary colors who like doing their own thing! Each color is comfortable and satisfied in their own colorful world! But what happens when three forces come together? Creativity, beauty, and wonder! Red, Blue, and Yellow discover that while yes, they were special on their own they can be amazing when they come together as one! This is not only a fun book to read, it is also a great book to introduce primary and secondary colors to children! Splatter is also sure to spark anabundance of art activities involving paint! This story will also teach children that it is okay to step out of the box , to never be afraid to try new things, and the importance of working with one another!
Red, Blue and Yellow are just three primary colors who like doing their own thing! Each color is comfortable and satisfied in their own colorful world! But what happens when three forces come together? Creativity, beauty, and wonder! Red, Blue, and Yellow discover that while yes, they were special on their own they can be amazing when they come together as one! This is not only a fun book to read, it is also a great book to introduce primary and secondary colors to children! Splatter is also sure to spark anabundance of art activities involving paint! This story will also teach children that it is okay to step out of the box , to never be afraid to try new things, and the importance of working with one another!
August 2, 2019
This is a great read aloud book of a colorful crew of paint splatters of red, yellow and blue. They played by themselves but red had a thought. Let's play together on one piece of paper to create a beautiful picture for the wall. Blue went first but used the whole page. Yellow did the same. Red wanted to give it one more try. Did they use teamwork to paint one picture? Did they discover they could mix their colors together and make a pretty new cover?
I borrowed this book on a Kindle Unlimited website and so can you. Good luck on Splattering!!!
I borrowed this book on a Kindle Unlimited website and so can you. Good luck on Splattering!!!
July 27, 2018
Such a cute story!
As an art teacher I'm always looking for new books to add to my classroom. I love that this story covers not just art (with the primary and secondary colors) but also the concept of working together, something our students seem to struggle with (learning how to get along and share ideas). I also really enjoyed the rhyming too, the flow of it almost reminded me of Dr. Seuss.
As an art teacher I'm always looking for new books to add to my classroom. I love that this story covers not just art (with the primary and secondary colors) but also the concept of working together, something our students seem to struggle with (learning how to get along and share ideas). I also really enjoyed the rhyming too, the flow of it almost reminded me of Dr. Seuss.
July 26, 2018
Quick fun and catchy
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED it!! The rhyming, the illustrations everything is cute and engaging. Lots of rhyming words so on top of teaching teamwork, colors, etc you can also have students pick our the rhyming pair. Will definitely order a physical cover for my personal library
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED it!! The rhyming, the illustrations everything is cute and engaging. Lots of rhyming words so on top of teaching teamwork, colors, etc you can also have students pick our the rhyming pair. Will definitely order a physical cover for my personal library
July 26, 2018
Art teacher s dream
This is a simple yet adorable book that teaches primary colors and color mixing. I can’t wait to read this to my students and do a project based on these little splatters. I know my kids will be engaged with this story and they will be learning at the same time!!! This art teacher thanks you!!
This is a simple yet adorable book that teaches primary colors and color mixing. I can’t wait to read this to my students and do a project based on these little splatters. I know my kids will be engaged with this story and they will be learning at the same time!!! This art teacher thanks you!!
July 29, 2018
Teamwork Theme!
Splatter was a hit with my 6 year old! He loved helping read the rhyming words and enjoyed the beautiful artwork! The lessons in working as a team and creating artwork together was fantastic. He promptly wanted to paint splatters just like this book! Highly recommend and can’t wait to read it to my third graders next!
Splatter was a hit with my 6 year old! He loved helping read the rhyming words and enjoyed the beautiful artwork! The lessons in working as a team and creating artwork together was fantastic. He promptly wanted to paint splatters just like this book! Highly recommend and can’t wait to read it to my third graders next!
July 26, 2018
Splatter
This book is very cute. I love the way teamwork was incorporated. I would love to use this to talk about working in groups and helping each other. I had to turn my screen to sideways for the kindle version to view the book properly.
This book is very cute. I love the way teamwork was incorporated. I would love to use this to talk about working in groups and helping each other. I had to turn my screen to sideways for the kindle version to view the book properly.
July 26, 2018
Awesome illustrations
Great book about teamwork! Easy book to show what primary colors make and easy to transition into an art activity . I would recommend for teachers and parents.
Great book about teamwork! Easy book to show what primary colors make and easy to transition into an art activity . I would recommend for teachers and parents.
July 26, 2018
Love how complex it was in its simplicity
I love that the characters learned to work together and the subtle teaching that takes place. I also love the list at the end that spells out how to have a discussion about the book.
I love that the characters learned to work together and the subtle teaching that takes place. I also love the list at the end that spells out how to have a discussion about the book.
July 27, 2018
Very cute book for young artists
The illustrations and characters are great. They really have a lot of personality. The story is cute and really shows how teamwork can make something beautiful.
The illustrations and characters are great. They really have a lot of personality. The story is cute and really shows how teamwork can make something beautiful.
March 17, 2019
Lessons in teamwork and art
Great lessons for kids in working together! I particularly liked the steps at the end to encourage conversations about working together as well as art. Awesome job!
Great lessons for kids in working together! I particularly liked the steps at the end to encourage conversations about working together as well as art. Awesome job!
September 9, 2019
Red, Blue and Yellow have always worked along when creating their pictures. But whey they team up, the results are beautiful. "Wow! Teamwork is fun."
Bright, vibrant colors make the illustrations jump off the page.
Bright, vibrant colors make the illustrations jump off the page.
August 19, 2021
Neat book
What a great story do teachers in about team work and how to work together to make something better, and if was cool how they also told the children what colors to mix together to make a new color.
What a great story do teachers in about team work and how to work together to make something better, and if was cool how they also told the children what colors to mix together to make a new color.
October 21, 2021
SPLAT!
This is the funnest book on colors I’ve read, me and my son loved reading about these little mess makers and by the time the book was done we had our own paper and paints out and ready go! Just an all around fun book!
This is the funnest book on colors I’ve read, me and my son loved reading about these little mess makers and by the time the book was done we had our own paper and paints out and ready go! Just an all around fun book!
August 7, 2022
I just read all five of these adorable books by Diane Alber. They were in the Chick-fil-A kids meals. They are little stories with some great life lessons for kiddos but honestly some grown ups could use some reminders!
July 26, 2018
Love it!!
I loved the book. It is so creative and sends a great message. I would recommend it for young children.
I loved the book. It is so creative and sends a great message. I would recommend it for young children.
July 27, 2018
Joy filled learning!
What a great book! This will be great for young artist and young friends! I love the teaching questions at the end of the book as well.
What a great book! This will be great for young artist and young friends! I love the teaching questions at the end of the book as well.
July 27, 2018
Great message
A nice way to use colour mixing to show the importance of teamwork. One in a series of stories. Great.
A nice way to use colour mixing to show the importance of teamwork. One in a series of stories. Great.
November 30, 2018
We really enjoyed this
It describes how team work can be difficult, but is rewarding. It’s a wonderful book for kids and also incorporates color mixing.
It describes how team work can be difficult, but is rewarding. It’s a wonderful book for kids and also incorporates color mixing.
May 1, 2019
Working together can take some tries before we succeed. This book shows us the spectacular results.
Perfect for any cooperation or sharing Storytime.
Perfect for any cooperation or sharing Storytime.
June 26, 2020
What a fun and engaging way to show teamwork in a positive way
August 8, 2020
A book about teamwork and perseverance! Also a connection to art.
October 13, 2020
It was a cute way to teach about teamwork using the way colors work together to create artwork.
January 8, 2021
For: color/art fans; readers looking for a book about working together with a brief discussion of color theory.
Possible red flags: fighting with friends; not playing well with others.
Possible red flags: fighting with friends; not playing well with others.
January 17, 2021
A cute story that teaches about the primary and secondary colors along with when you work as a team you can accomplish some amazing art!
January 18, 2021
I love this series.
February 26, 2021
I love this story. The rhyme is fun and I like that it encourages teamwork. For a 3 year old individual play is all the rage so having stories that discuss teamwork is great.
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