My Nose, Your Nose - Hardcover

Walsh, Melanie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618150773 ISBN 13: 9780618150779

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2002

Synopsis

Melanie Walsh has once again created picture books for the youngest child. This time she introduces the concept of diversity, but her approach is very gentle:

Agnes has blue eyes. Kit’s eyes are brown. But . . .
they both close their eyes when they go to sleep.

The close-up and lively illustrations of kids and all their cute bits—eyes, hair, skin, noses, legs—will invite readers to tell what’s unique about themselves. And at the same time, children will see that there’s so much they have in common, too.

About this title

About the Author

After studying at the Harrow School of Art and the Royal College of Art, Melanie Walsh worked as a textile designer before writing and illustrating children’s books. In addition to receiving many fine reviews, she won the Parents Choice Gold Award for Do Pigs Have Stripes? Melanie lives in London and has two young twin sons.

Reviews

In signature style, Melanie Walsh (Do Monkeys Tweet?, etc.) continues her exploration of the animal kingdom in My Beak, Your Beak. "Dachshunds are long with little legs./ Dalmatians are tall and spotty. But/ they both love chasing sticks!" My Nose, Your Nose spotlights an array of people ("Arthur's hair is brown and straight./ Kit's hair is black and spiky. But.../ they both don't like shampoo!").
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Reviewed with Melanie Walsh's My Beak, Your Beak.

PreS. Vibrant colors and simple shapes will attract toddlers to these two appealing titles about similarities and differences. My Beak uses animal contrasts: "Dachshunds are long with little legs. Dalmations are tall and spotty. But . . . they both love chasing sticks." My Nose shows a cast of multiethnic children: "Arthur's hair is brown and straight. Kit's hair is black and spikey. But . . . they both don't like shampoo." Little ones will enjoy the way the rhythmic texts pause on the dramatic But before the next page reveals how the animals and children are the same. It's Walsh's bold, simple paintings that will draw the most attention. Friendly, saturated hues--acid yellows, chocolate browns, and rich peaches--color the large, uncluttered spreads comprising basic shapes and minimal, childlike details. A bedtime message closes both titles. Suggest this to fans of Todd Parr's books. Gillian Engberg
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Edition details

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0618150773
• ISBN 13: 9780618150779
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32