What Color Is a Kiss? - Hardcover

Bonilla, Rocio

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1580897398 ISBN 13: 9781580897396

Publisher: Charlesbridge, 2016

Synopsis

A sweet and heartwarming story centered around one simple question. 

Sassy and intrepid Monica loves to paint with a rainbow of colors. One day she wonders, "What color is a kiss?" She paints items and animals she knows in every color she can think of, hoping to discover the answer. Monica sees her world in every color of the rainbow, but this question nags at her. She paints and paints, hoping to discover the answer. Charming text and vibrant illustrations help Monica and her mother demonstrate that love comes in any and every color.

About this title

About the Author

Rocio Bonilla, author & illustrator

Rocio Bonilla was born in Barcelona, Spain, and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Barcelona. She has worked as a designer, painter, and teacher, and now spends most of her time illustrating books and painting children's murals. As a mother of three, she is continually fascinated by the unique and extraordinary universes that children create, as well as their enormous willingness and generosity to share them with others.

Her website is www.rociobonilla.com

Reviews

PreS-Gr 1—This story follows Monica, a budding artist who tries to answer the titular question. She considers all the colors in her paint box and all the things and feelings associated with each, deciding afterward that a kiss couldn't be any of those colors. Unable to find the answer herself, she asks her mom. Mom answers by giving a kiss, and a rainbow of hearts fill the pages. The illustrations are mostly drawn, but they also incorporate mixed media and other styles of art. Similar titles with plenty of color and emotions include Molly Bang's When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry and Dr. Seuss's My Many Colored Days. VERDICT A sweet, vibrant story that will be best enjoyed one-on-one or as a small group read-aloud and art activity.—Paige Mellinger, Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GA

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

My name is Monica. When I ride my bicycle, I am faster than the wind! I like swallows, strawberry cake, and listening to stories that my mother tells me. At home I take care of my plants on the balcony, because I love watering them and telling them nice things so they will grow quickly. 
     But above all, what I like the most is...PAINTING!!! I paint a million things with my colors. I know how to paint red ladybugs, blue skies, and yellow bananas. I have even painted flamingos, penguins, and gorillas, but I have never painted a kiss.

Edition details

• Publisher: Charlesbridge
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580897398
• ISBN 13: 9781580897396
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Bonilla Rocio
• Number of pages: 32