The Splendid Spotted Snake: A Magic Ribbon Book - Hardcover

Wilensky, Alexander

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0761163603 ISBN 13: 9780761163602

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, 2011

Synopsis

It’s a marvel! Every time you turn the page the little snake grows bigger. And it’s a book that teaches colors: with every page his spots change color. Amazing! But how does it work???

Using a unique Magic Ribbon format invented by the authors, The Splendid Spotted Snake follows the adventures of a little spotted snake made out of sturdy, polka-dotted cloth ribbon.

When Yellow Snake was born,
he had bright red spots.
But then he grew . . .
His new spots were blue.

Not only does the little snake double in size, his spots also change color!

Red to blue to purple to orange and more, it’s an enchanting lesson in learning colors. And for little kids and parents alike, a true page-turner—because with every turn of the page the little snake grows and changes.

And look for it: a wonderful, gratifying surprise ending.

About this title

About the Author:

Alexander Wilensky and Betty Ann Schwartz are the authors of What Makes a Rainbow and other children’s novelty books. They are married and live in New York City.

Review:

“Schwartz and Wilensky combine a satisfying tactile experience with a lighthearted lesson on size and color recognition, well-suited for preschoolers.”
-Publishers Weekly

 “With clever text that recalls 'Put Me in the Zoo,' this book is one young children will enjoy tugging, er, reading.”
- The New York Times Children’s Book Review

“sturdy, ingenious—and winning,” - Kirkus Reviews

“A lovely book which uses ribbons to illustrate the cute story about a growing snake.” - Kiwi Magazine

Gold Winner National Parenting Publications Awards

 “Brilliantly imagined and durably produced, this snake truly is splendid. This is a clever story of a newborn snake whose spots change colors as it grows and grows right before the readers eyes. A wildly exciting book-but watch out. Before you know it, this sweet little snake has grown to be at least a yard long! Fabulous Bookmaking”

2011 PAL Award Winner

"The magic ribbon snake was easily the highlight of the book for kids. A great choice for an interractive read-aloud for your preschooler. . ."  -Sherry Artemenko, Play on Words

About this edition

• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0761163603
• ISBN 13: 9780761163602
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 16