Ruby, Violet, Lime

PreS-Gr 2—Brocket's vivid photos use a variety of foods, flowers, textiles, and architectural details to introduce the concept of color in the world. Strawberries, lemons, and a blue door illustrate the primary colors, as does a single outdoor scene with a red boat and yellow bulldozer against a blue sky. Each color has its own spread with three to four photos and simple text that uses synonyms for the more familiar terms. "Green is crisp and lively. Lime frosting, mint-green striped socks, emerald lettuces, and jade gardens are fresh and zingy." Attributing adjectives to each color helps enlarge the concept for young listeners. Fiery orange features "copper berries, a tangerine sunset, amber peppers, and flame-colored flowers." "Strong and serious" black is illustrated by "jet-black staircases, coal-colored bricks, and ebony iron gates." Metallics and colors in many shades expand the concept still further. Reminiscent of Tana Hoban's photo essays, this eye-catching, language-rich book offers youngsters a sensory, mind-stretching treat.—Mary Jean Smith, Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TN