My many coloured days by dr seuss english activities. In 1957, seusss the cat in the hat became the prototype for one of random houses best selling series, beginner books. Seuss wrote in 1973, is a letter outlining his hopes of finding a great color artist who will not be dominated by me. My many colored days one of my favorite books to help kids learn about feelings is my many colored days by dr. Accompanying a manuscript geisel wrote in 1974 was a letter. My many colored days this is my favourite childrens book. I loved this concept of not just blue days, but red and yellow, purple and brown. These printable color my feelings pages combine colors and moods together just like the book my many colored days does. Seuss, steve johnson illustrator, lou fancher illustrator knopf books for young readers, 9780679893448, 16pp.
This fun little activity can be used to make a printable booklet for kids. This book can be used for teaching basics like colors to more complex concepts of emotional states. Steve and lou fell in love with the my many colored days manuscript at first sight, seeing in it an unusual opportunity to create something that is at once both childlike and sophisticated. This product includes a lesson plan with video link, graphic organizer, book outline, and of course great book pages that are ready to print for your students. I took the book in on monday to my 4 year old creative dance class. Seuss this book uses a spectrum of vibrant colors and a menagerie of animals to depict the range of human moods and emotions found in the human life cycle. Combine it with the amazing song colors by kira willey, an assortment of. Knopf books for young readers, 9780679875970, 32pp. Seuss theodor seuss geisel accompanying a manuscript geisel wrote in 1974 was a letter outlining his hopes of finding a great color artist who will not be dominated by me. We read this book so often it started falling apart. Steve and lou currently reside in minneapolis, minnesota. A baby board book that was amusing enough to me as an adult with no children of my own to request it on bookmooch so i could own a copy, my many colored days can be read almost as meditative reflection and psychological metaphor for naming the quality of ones days. I pretty much buy this book for every new parent baby shower i attend. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
I enjoy the book as an adult because of the beautiful pictures and colorful language, but your late middle schoolers, high schoolers, and young adults will probably roll their eyes at you if you offer this up as suggested reading. A rhyming story, it describes each day in terms of a particular color which is in turn associated with a specific emotion. Each day in this book has a different color on which it focuses. Seuss was born theodor geisel in springfield, massachusetts on march 2, 1904. Ask the children to share a time that they were in that mood. They are currently among the most sought after of childrens book artists. My many colored days dr seuss, author, steve johnson, illustrator, lou fancher, illustrator alfred a.
It features paintings by steve johnson and lou fancher. Seuss is a fabulous book for kids of all ages preschoolers to teens can benefit from the lesson that feelings may change from day to day, hour to hour, or minute to minute. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Seuss craft for the book my many colored days see more. Each day is described in terms of a particular color, which in turn is associated with specific emotions. Ages 38 examples of activities that can be used while reading my many colored days and throughout the day to promote social and emotional development. Second graders examine how different colors can represent emotions or moods using the book my many colored days by dr. While reading the story, pause after each animal and discuss the animals color.
My many coloured days paperback april 30, 2001 by dr. Dr seuss, author, steve johnson, illustrator, lou fancher, illustrator alfred a. Have each student in your class create their own many colored days book. What is the best way to market your adult coloring books.
I have been waiting to try this book and was so excited when kerry suggested it. I found it several years ago for my oldest daughter. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The rhymes are not at all like the other seuss books, neither are the illustrations. Find books like my many colored days from the worlds largest community of readers. Seuss presents a completely new and different kind of book about feelings and moods. My many colored days can be found at many bookstores and through most online book retailers. Color my feelings my many colored days teach beside me. It couldnt be any easier best of all it is differentiated to be adaptable for any grade level. Its very different from the widely known and read cat in the hat, green eggs and ham and all the others. Pairing emotions with colors is nothing new to poetry e. Using a spectrum of vibrant colors and a variety of animals, this uniquebook covers a range of moods and emotions. Seusss first childrens book, and to think that i saw it on mulberry street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of childrens literature was changed forever. You can either create sun catchers or a class book.
My many colored days is a childrens books written by dr. On bright red days how good it feels to be a horse and kick my heels. Here is a wonderful way for parents to talk with children. My many colored days is a rhyming story that offers a wonderful way for parents and teachers to talk with children about their feelings. Buy a cheap copy of my many colored days book by dr. The quest for an artist has finally endedafter the. My many colored days 1st edition by dr seuss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its one of those books that, as an adult, you will never tire of reading as the beautifully written story has a message we all need to be reminded of from time to time. Youd be surprised how many ways i change on different colored days. I first heard it at my local library during story time and fell in love with it instantly. I used the book my many coloured days by dr seuss, for children to write simple poems about colours, emotions and behaviour. Some days are happy and pink, while others are very still and gray. Students can each do a page, work in groups, or have students work on their booklet one page a day, tracing, writing and illustrating their page.
Seusss first childrens book, and to think that i saw it on mulberry street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of childrens. Seusss rhyming text is accompanied by steve johnson and lou fanchers vibrant and colorful paintings. Seuss, 1998, knopf, distributed by random house edition, 1st board book ed. It is free and there is a huge community with the same interest. Seuss have alway seemed inseparablea peerless fusion of verbal and visual wit. It explains, in color and animal analogy, that all people have many emotions and that is okay. I ordered 2 more copies recently one for my 4 year old daughter and one for my 1 year old nephew. Its a fun about me activity for kids in preschool, kindergarten, or any elementary aged kids. Goodreads members who liked my many colored days also liked. Using a spectrum of colors and a menagerie of animals, dr. Seuss saw his original text about feelings and moods as part of the first book ever to be based on beautiful illustrations and sensational color. Many colored days art work grades various this is a fun art activity, especially for those younger students.
My many colored days by seuss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I teach emotions in my classes everyday so i knew my students would love to dance this book. Seusss first childrens book, and to think that i saw it on mulberry street, hit the market in 1937. The illustrations are somewhat simple, but yet maintain a sense of purpose and originality. Browse over 170 educational resources created by school and the city in the official teachers pay teachers store. They listen to the book, select an animal, and create an illustration of the animal drawn in a color that. My many colored days is a childrens book written by dr. Seuss that he didnt illustrate, my many colored days depicts largescale paintings by johnson and fancher which seem to burst off the page, appealing to both the innocent young reader and the most.
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