Front flapusing a spectrum of colors, a menagerie of animals, and his famliar bouncing rhyme. English activity i put together for an eal lower ks2 class, but could be used with younger children with a bit of adapting. In 1957, seuss s the cat in the hat became the prototype for one of random houses best selling series, beginner books. Create a collaborative paper quilt based inspired by the dr. A playlist to go with an omazing kids yoga class based on the book my many colored days by dr.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A book of feelings growing hearts by jo witek hardcover. Seuss wrote in 1973, is a letter outlining his hopes of finding a great color artist who will not be dominated by me. Buy a cheap copy of my many colored days book by dr. You can listen to the music on soundcloud to get a feel for the music but i purposefully disable. Seuss wrote and illustrated fortyfour books before his death at age eightyseven in 1991. I used the book my many coloured days by dr seuss, for children to write simple poems about colours, emotions and behaviour. Ive been reading the book my many colored days by dr. Seuss, 9780679875970, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The bad seed by jory john and pete oswald duration.
Use crayon and paint over the top or use it any other creative way you want. Illustrated by steve johnson and lou fancher another classic written by dr. Some days are happy and pink, while others are very still and gray. Accompanying a manuscript geisel wrote in 1974 was a letter. In 1992 audrey geisel brought the text of my many colored days to the attention of his editor. Steve and lou currently reside in minneapolis, minnesota. A rhyming story, it describes each day in terms of a particular color which is in turn associated with a specific emotion. Here is a wonderful way for parents to talk with children about their feelings. Mother goose time also included a great photo of the three. Seusss rhyming text is accompanied by steve johnson and lou fanchers vibrant and colorful paintings.
After having time experimenting and painting with different colors, give the students a new sheet. Seuss with my kindergarten music classes this week for a lesson. They recommend leaving the book on display to inspire the kids. My many colored days playlist by omazing kids yoga free. Students can color their shape and name color and feeling or they can color their shape and cut and paste feeling words to go with the color. Seuss uses colors and illustrations to help children connect to their different emotional states at different times. Seuss great for feelings and emotions lesson via great activity to go with dr. The bulk of theodor seuss geisels books were published under the name of dr. Seuss is a fabulous book for kids of all ages preschoolers to teens can benefit from the lesson that feelings may change from day to day, hour to hour, or minute to minute. My many colored days is a childrens book written by dr. Seuss has been a long time favorite to relate emotions to children. This activity focuses on creative movement to different styles of music.
With johnson and fanchers atmospheric, largescale paintings bursting off the pages, dr. Seuss my many colored days book or any other color themed activity. Seuss 1996, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Seuss illustrated by steve johnson and lou fancher this rhyming story is a wonderful way for parents and teachers to talk with children about their feelings. Mar 22, 2003 they are currently among the most sought after of childrens book artists. On bright red days, how good it feels to be a horse and kick my heels. I liked the media used here which was, watercolor and color pencils for sketching. My many colored days is a childrens books written by dr. Seuss book my many colored days can be used to celebrate read across america on march 2nd dr. Seuss this book uses a spectrum of vibrant colors and a menagerie of animals to depict the range of human moods and emotions found in the human life cycle. Students can each do a page, work in a group, or have students work on their booklet one page a day, tracing, writing and illustrating their page.
Youd be surprised how many ways i change on different colored days. In 1973, he wrote the text for my many colored dayshis book about feelings and moods. By continuing you agree that you are years of age or older. Examples of activities that can be used while reading my many colored days and. Mother goose time also included a great photo of the three primary colors blending into each other in watercolors.
Seuss have alway seemed inseparablea peerless fusion of verbal and visual wit. Seuss wrote in1973, is a letter outlining his hopes of finding a great color artist who willnot be dominated by me. Seuss s first childrens book, and to think that i saw it on mulberry street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of childrens literature was changed forever. Find a fun activities and vocabulary lessons and puzzles to go with your my many colored days.
My many coloured days by dr seuss english activities. The quest for an artist has finallyendedafter the manuscript. Lou fancher this rhyming story describes each day in terms of a particular color which in turn is associated with specific emotions. The quest for an artist has finally endedafter the. Seuss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Seuss that introduces colors and the concepts of emotion and feelings. My many colored days dr seuss, author, steve johnson, illustrator, lou fancher, illustrator alfred a. Seusss first childrens book, and to think that i saw it on mulberry street. Steve and lou fell in love with the my many colored days manuscript at first sight, seeing in it an unusual opportunity to create something that is at once both childlike and sophisticated. Read the story and discuss how different colors make you feel. Mother goose time set up this great idea to get kids really thinking and creating on their own. This rhyming story describes each day in terms of a particular color which in turn is associated with specific emotions. Seuss s rhyming text is accompanied by steve johnson and lou fanchers vibrant and colorful paintings. Below you will find lesson ideas, an eating adventure, vocabulary, some puzzles and more to make this dr.
Seuss s youngest concept book is now available in a sturdy board book for his youngest fans. Seuss saw his original text aboutfeelings and moods as part of the first book ever to be based on beautifulillustrations and sensational color. Youd be surprised how many ways i change on different colored days, announces a child, portrayed as a flat, gingerbreadman shape of yellow, then blue, then purple. This book can be used for teaching basics like colors. They are currently among the most sought after of childrens book artists. The illustrations are somewhat simple, but yet maintain a sense of purpose and originality.
All of the stunning illustrations and imaginative type designs of steve johnson and lou fancher are here, as are the intriguing diecut squares in the cover. Each day is described in terms of a particular color, which in turn is associated with specific emotions. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Seuss 0679875972 9780679875970 illustrated in full color. It features paintings by steve johnson and lou fancher. Explain how the book shows feelings through the use of color. Seuss poetry program goes through, as the young boy and his dog experience the changing colors of moods. It explains, in color and animal analogy, that all people have many emotions and that is okay.
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