Rainbow Joe and Me When Rainbow Joe says he can also imagine and mix colors, Eloise is puzzled. Little does Eloise know, Rainbow Joe is planning a surprise to show her his special colors. But Rainbow Joe is blind, so E
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| Title | : | Rainbow Joe and Me |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.58 (137 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1584300507 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 1999-09-01 |
| Genre | : |
Eloise likes colors. Her friend, Rainbow Joe, likes colors, too. But Rainbow Joe is blind, so Eloise tells him about the colors she mixes and the fantastic animals she paints. When Rainbow Joe says he can also imagine and mix colors, Eloise is puzzled. How can a blind man see colors? she wonders. Little does Eloise know, Rainbow Joe is planning a surprise to show her his special colors. What she finds is a whole new way of seeing the world. Maria Diaz Strom, in her picture book debut, tells an endearing story that celebrates friendship and the power of imagination.
Editorial : From Library Journal PreSchool-Eloise loves bright colors. She mixes them and paints wild pictures. When she sees Rainbow Joe on the steps of her apartment building, she tells him about her colors and paintings. "I mix up red and white and make fish. Crazy pink fish swimming across my paper." He says he has a special way with colors and can "make them sing," but the child doesn't understand how a blind man like him can see colors. One day after church, Joe surprises Eloise and her mother with his saxophone. As he plays, the little African-American girl can see and hear the colors that he creates with his music. Primitive, childlike acrylic artwork in vivid colors complement the story. However, although the sentiment is admirable, the presentation isn't successful. A disjointed narrative and weak characters contribute to the overall perplexing tone of the book. The concept of "hearing" colors is too abstract for young children, who are likely to be confused by Rainbow Joe's ability to p
Many scientific terms are used without any explanation of their meaning, and the style of writing is not simple.
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