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Lemons Are Not Red (Ala Notable Book(Awards)) (Neal Porter Books) Paperback – Picture Book, August 22, 2006

by Laura Vaccaro Seeger (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 188 ratings
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Lemons are not Red. Apples are red. Lemons are yellow. . . .

Clever cutouts in the pages make a simple, original, and utterly beguiling introduction to color.

Laura Vaccaro Seeger, whose The Hidden Alphabet dazzled critics and readers alike, introduces young children to color in this unique concept book with die cuts. The opening spread features a big, bright red lemon and the simple text, "Lemons are not RED." When the spread is turned an equally bright yellow lemon appears ("Lemons are YELLOW") across from a luscious red apple ("Apples are RED").

And so it goes, from carrots that are not purple through reindeer that are not white, et al. The book ends with "The moon is not BLACK / The moon is SILVER / The night is BLACK / Good night! And the reader sees a tranquil night landscape and a house with the lights turned out.

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  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  5. Lexile measure
    NP
  6. Dimensions
    8.03 x 0.17 x 8.38 inches
  7. Publisher
    Square Fish
  8. Publication date
    August 22, 2006
  9. ISBN-10
    1596431954
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1596431959
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“This creatively designed volume combines an introduction to colors with a bedtime story” ―Booklist

“Vaccaro once more delivers a compositionally faultless primer.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review


“The creator of The Hidden Alphabet (Roaring Brook, 2003) offers another visual treat.... Illustrated with richly colored yet simple oil paintings, this offering will delight preschoolers.” ―School Library Journal

“The heavy paper should stand up to multiple readings and pokings.... the colors and textures are nearly edible.” ―Horn Book

“Seeger has done marvelous things with her brushwork, from impasto to shimmering smoothness...Clever, imaginative, and utterly beguiling.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Cleverly designed concept book uses brilliant colors and die-cuts.” ―American Library Association

“Kids will adore righting the wrongs of carrots painted purple and flamingos gone gray.” ―Child Magazine Best Book of 2004

“Artfully placed and shaped die-cuts lead toddlers into an interactive world of bright colors.” ―New York Public Library Best Book for Giving and Sharing, 2004

About the Author

Laura Vaccaro Seeger is a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator and the recipient of a 2008 Caldecott Honor, Theodor Seuss Geisel Honors for both 2009 and 2008, a 2007 New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award, and the 2007 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Best Picture Book. Her books include First the Egg, The Hidden Alphabet, and Dog and Bear, among others.

Raised on Long Island, New York, Seeger began drawing at two years old and never stopped. For as long as she remembers, she wanted to write picture books. She received her B.F.A. degree at the School of Fine Art and Design at SUNY Purchase in Westchester, New York, and then moved to Manhattan, where she worked as an animator, artist, and editor in the network television business.

Seeger lives in Rockville Centre, Long Island, with her husband, Chris, their two sons, Drew and Dylan, and their dog, Copper. She loves painting, surfing, tennis, playing the piano, and spending time with her family. She takes long walks at the beach every day and paints in her studio every night.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Fish; First Edition (August 22, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1596431954
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1596431959
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.03 x 0.17 x 8.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 188 ratings

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Got this book not knowing what to expect but my little one liked lemons at the time so it seemed fitting. It’s a great book for learning colors. Simple and to the point, the cut outs are also a plus. Good buy!
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Gabrielle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
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Got this book not knowing what to expect but my little one liked lemons at the time so it seemed fitting. It’s a great book for learning colors. Simple and to the point, the cut outs are also a plus. Good buy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
Got this book not knowing what to expect but my little one liked lemons at the time so it seemed fitting. It’s a great book for learning colors. Simple and to the point, the cut outs are also a plus. Good buy!
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Ms. Tisha
5.0 out of 5 stars A really cool book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2018
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Ms. Seeger has created a novel way to teach colors. Really nicely done. I think my preschoolers like it because it reminds them of books with flaps they can open even though this book has no flaps (it has cutouts). The colors taught are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, white, and pink. Sorry, NO BROWN! But that's ok - still a great book, creatively done! I read it to 3 and 4 year old every week. Thanks, Laura!
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erin
5.0 out of 5 stars fun kids book
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
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my preschooler loves reading/reciting this aloud to us! great art and idea.
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Emily Sirkel
5.0 out of 5 stars My toddler loves this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
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Very clever construction! Simple but unique concept, and my 3-year-old has the words memorized, so he insists on “reading” it to me each time! I originally borrowed a copy from the library many years ago with my first child, and loved it so much I later bought my own copy. I definitely recommend.
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Melanie E. Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about colors
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2009
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Once again, this author has found a clever way to present a book about a very simple concept. The text is simple so my daughter is able to "memorize" it after a few readings. She loves the cut-out illustrations and insists upon being the one to turn the pages because of them. Very engaging and creative book overall.
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kevnm
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
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Simple and fun book with clear and amusing images. Great for reading aloud. Children love responding with answers they know ‘are lemons red?’ Noooo!!!
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LizCat
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally wonderful book - even for reluctant readers/listeners!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019
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My son (23 months) has never been one to sit still for books. Only a select few hold his interest, so it's always a challenge picking out new ones for him. This one has been a huge hit -- he loves it, and asks for it by name ("Red!"). Neat little book that is surprisingly compelling in its simplicity.
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Chestnuts5
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2007
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We keep buying this for children, but all the adults who see this are mesmerized! A winner!
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JackieG
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2023
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Love this book for teaching colour concepts!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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Love this book for teaching colour concepts!
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Olga
5.0 out of 5 stars Colourful cut out concept book
Reviewed in Spain on November 27, 2019
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Lovely first colour book. Really bright illustrations of 12 different coloured objects... fruit, vegetables, animals, grass, snowman, house... Like the concept of cut outs which my 19 month old likes too and enjoys touching. Right now the wrong colour showing through is a bit confusing for a small toddler but it is a fun book which will continue to encourage discussion.
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パウパト
5.0 out of 5 stars 良い絵本です
Reviewed in Japan on June 1, 2021
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良い絵本です。色関連の絵本を買い漁った時に購入しました。ちょっとした仕掛け絵本になっており、こどもが楽しそうにページをめくってました。2歳半に購入し、3歳になった今も読んでます。
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Corrine
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2016
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Love this book. Highly recommend it for babies toddlers and infants. My boys really enjoy it's bright colours and cut outs
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Maite40
5.0 out of 5 stars semplice bello interattivo
Reviewed in Italy on July 4, 2015
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libretto semplice in inglese che si presta a essere letto a piccoli e grandi gruppi dato che è interattivo ...simpatico e utilizzabile dai 3 anni in su ...
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