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This is a wonderful picture book about a fox who lives in Monet’s garden. The story is about the ability to find a way to capture the color and beauty of nature. The artwork is beautiful. While the story is simplistic, there are some very beautiful details in the pictures.
This is a wonderful picture book about a fox who lives in Monet’s garden. The story is about the ability to find a way to capture the color and beauty of nature. The artwork is beautiful. While the story is simplistic, there are some very beautiful details in the pictures.
A bright and colorful book about a fox learning to paint! Fox appreciates the colors of all the seasons, but misses them in winter, when everything turns white. He tries various ways of capturing the colors of the seasons, but none are permanent–until he spots Monet painting one of his paintings in the garden. Fox trots over to give it a try and finally finds a way to keep the colors close to him year round.
The colors are vivid and there’s a fun play of simple geometrics for backgrounds and the detailed work of the flowers and pebbles. I also loved following the little butterfly around the pages.
It’s a book that encourages kids to find different ways to make art and to experiment until they get the desired results. While Fox is looking for a permanent memory of the colors, the methods he tries before he discovers painting are still forms of art on their own! It would be a fun lesson to explore all the types of “image capturing” Fox tries, seeing how to capture a flower’s colors in different natural mediums.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy to review!
(Cross posted on my blog.)
The colors are vivid and there’s a fun play of simple geometrics for backgrounds and the detailed work of the flowers and pebbles. I also loved following the little butterfly around the pages.
It’s a book that encourages kids to find different ways to make art and to experiment until they get the desired results. While Fox is looking for a permanent memory of the colors, the methods he tries before he discovers painting are still forms of art on their own! It would be a fun lesson to explore all the types of “image capturing” Fox tries, seeing how to capture a flower’s colors in different natural mediums.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy to review!
(Cross posted on my blog.)
Thanks to Schiffer Publishing Ltd. and NetGalley for access to this ARC.
This book had me totally on board for the first half. A book about colors that wasn't the same old same old? A book with hidden Monet and butterflies for kids to find and point out? A picture book about an artist that was subtle and calm? But it went pretty off the rails about halfway in. When it comes to fantasy vs reality in picture books I really just want authors to pick a lane and that did not happen here.
This book had me totally on board for the first half. A book about colors that wasn't the same old same old? A book with hidden Monet and butterflies for kids to find and point out? A picture book about an artist that was subtle and calm? But it went pretty off the rails about halfway in. When it comes to fantasy vs reality in picture books I really just want authors to pick a lane and that did not happen here.
I am a sucker for a biographical children’s book...especially if the person has anything to do with the arts. Enter 'A Colorful Tail' by Joan Waites – a charming read where the curious protagonist shares a special connection with Claude Monet.
This sweet picture book is the story of a little red fox who loves & feels great affection for the colors and beauty that surround him in the garden at Giverny. We follow Fox throughout the seasons - which Waites describes and illustrates with such care and detail. When winter comes, Fox wishes he could keep the splendor of spring, summer & fall with him. He tries in many ways to recreate his favorite pieces from each season, but, of course, another part of nature spoils it.
One day, Fox notices the man in the garden with him...a man that can recreate the garden’s beauty. What follows is a unique transformation for Fox...one that connects Fox to the nature around him and the artist who teaches him how to forever hold the beauty in his heart and his hand.
There are many details within this book that kept me drawn in from beginning to end. As a former Kindergarten teacher, I appreciate that the book opens with a brief biography of Monet himself, as well as, a little game of seek & find where the reader can try to discover, not only Monet on each page spread, but also a tiny butterfly.
References to Monet’s actual paintings from Giveny play a roll, especially many suggestions to the water lilies. I also fell in love with the composition design – particularly the circular layout using nature, again, to adorn the text.
‘A Colorful Tail’ is a wonderful story to share with younger ones to inspire creativity, as well as, develop an appreciation for art and artists at an early age.
Thank you to Schiffer Publishing Ltd. and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book!
This sweet picture book is the story of a little red fox who loves & feels great affection for the colors and beauty that surround him in the garden at Giverny. We follow Fox throughout the seasons - which Waites describes and illustrates with such care and detail. When winter comes, Fox wishes he could keep the splendor of spring, summer & fall with him. He tries in many ways to recreate his favorite pieces from each season, but, of course, another part of nature spoils it.
One day, Fox notices the man in the garden with him...a man that can recreate the garden’s beauty. What follows is a unique transformation for Fox...one that connects Fox to the nature around him and the artist who teaches him how to forever hold the beauty in his heart and his hand.
There are many details within this book that kept me drawn in from beginning to end. As a former Kindergarten teacher, I appreciate that the book opens with a brief biography of Monet himself, as well as, a little game of seek & find where the reader can try to discover, not only Monet on each page spread, but also a tiny butterfly.
References to Monet’s actual paintings from Giveny play a roll, especially many suggestions to the water lilies. I also fell in love with the composition design – particularly the circular layout using nature, again, to adorn the text.
‘A Colorful Tail’ is a wonderful story to share with younger ones to inspire creativity, as well as, develop an appreciation for art and artists at an early age.
Thank you to Schiffer Publishing Ltd. and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book!
Oh my goodness this was too cute. I love foxes and I love painting so this was right up my street. I would have liked a little more of monet explored, however, as it makes no sense to have him be the artist in this story as we learn nothing of him/his work and this book is definitely aimed at kids
A fox watches in delight as the seasons turn, noting the wonderful colors that erupt in spring, summer and fall. Fox wishes that he could take the colors with him into winter. Fox tries his hardest to collect the colors in vibrant artwork using what nature has to offer, flower petals, stones and leaves. However, none of his artwork is permanent. Then, fox happens upon Claude Monet who is using something different to capture a scene in nature. Could this be the answer to fox's dilemma?
Sweet, whimsical and full of bold and striking colors, A Colorful Tail captures children's interest with a charismatic fox and a unique problem. I love that the story introduces children to a variety of colors outside of the seven colors of the rainbow within the text as well as the striking and playful illustrations. The story also focuses on problem solving and not giving up after the first attempt. In addition, children are introduced to Claude Monet in a fun way.
Sweet, whimsical and full of bold and striking colors, A Colorful Tail captures children's interest with a charismatic fox and a unique problem. I love that the story introduces children to a variety of colors outside of the seven colors of the rainbow within the text as well as the striking and playful illustrations. The story also focuses on problem solving and not giving up after the first attempt. In addition, children are introduced to Claude Monet in a fun way.
I received an advance copy of this book via NetGalley. The vibrant illustrations were my favorite part, although I was sure how impressionistic they were. The story could be used with children in connection with seasons, colors, and art. While some have criticized the vocabulary, I liked the fact that a couple of my favorite color words were included, like cerulean and cyan. Children would also have fun looking for the butterfly and Monet on each spread. I wasn't sure where the story was going at first, but I like the idea of portraying art as a way to preserve beautiful scenes and memories.
A Colorful Tail is a lovely book about a fox who learns to paint by watching Claude Monet. Fox is trying to make the colors of spring last and he is finally able to by preserving them on canvas. This book has beautiful illustrations and is a very sweet and simple story. It also has uses some wonderful non-standard color vocabulary.
A wonderful tale of a fox living in Monet’s garden who wants to keep the colours of the seasons alive. Great for teaching lots of words about colour and introducing art and Monet to children in a simple way and the illustrations are bright and beautiful
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
A cute introductory story of colors and Monet, The illustrations are charming as is the fox. If you've a child interested in art, or just learning more colors, this isn't a bad place to start.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.