RED SINGS FROM TREETOPS: A YEAR IN COLORS
By Joyce Sidman Illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski
1. Bibliography
Sidman, Joyce. 2009. RED SINGS FROM TREETOPS: A YEAR IN COLORS. Ill. Pamela Zagarenski. New York: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children. ISBN 9780547014944
2. Plot Summary
This collection of poems is about seasons and the colors that are present. The story begins with spring and takes the reader on a journey through the seasons with emphasis on colors that you see, smell, hear, and taste. The colors are used to express the seasons.
3. Critical Analysis
The collection of poems written by Sidman tell the readers of the various colors that can be found throughout the year. Sidman highlighted the color that each poem was about. This is extremely helpful to young readers so that they can focus on the color described. Many colors are used each season to represent things that are taking place during that season. In spring, green describes the new growth, in summer green is the grass, and in fall green is leaving so brown can take over. Finally, pine needles represent green in the winter. Sidman uses many adjectives to help the reader picture the colors of fall in their mind. For example; "Fall smells purple: old leaves, crushed berries, squishy plums with worms in them." I feel that you can almost smell, taste, and feel the colors that are present in each season due to the word choices the author made.
"The illustrations are mixed media paintings on wood and computer illustrations." The illustrations in the book are quite interesting. The illustrations correlates beautifully to the poems on each page. The pictures help the reader to grasp the color mentioned in the poems and to use their senses to experience the colors present. Many pictures have words or numbers within the pictures. On two different pages, the ladies' collar has the name of the season written on it. Some roof tops, sidewalks, and one door have words written on them from what looks to be newspaper print. Children will enjoy looking at the pictures to see if they can find something unique within the illustration.
4. Review Excerpt
~BOOKLIST: "Throughout, the mixed-media illustrations, including collage and paintings on wood, provide much to look at. And as the title implies, the colors that surprise on every page do sing."
~SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: "Sidman encourages readers to experience color with all of the senses."
~CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK
5. Connections
~This book could be read aloud during each season to discuss the different things and colors that are taking place in nature.
~Children could make their illustration of the seasons while making sure to include all colors mentioned.
6. Other Book by Joyce Sidman
~SONG OF THE WATER BOATMAN & OTHER POND POEMS
~THIS IS JUST TO SAY: POEMS OF APOLOGY AND FORGIVENESS
~SWIRL BY SWIRL: SPIRALS IN NATURE
2. Plot Summary
This collection of poems is about seasons and the colors that are present. The story begins with spring and takes the reader on a journey through the seasons with emphasis on colors that you see, smell, hear, and taste. The colors are used to express the seasons.
3. Critical Analysis
The collection of poems written by Sidman tell the readers of the various colors that can be found throughout the year. Sidman highlighted the color that each poem was about. This is extremely helpful to young readers so that they can focus on the color described. Many colors are used each season to represent things that are taking place during that season. In spring, green describes the new growth, in summer green is the grass, and in fall green is leaving so brown can take over. Finally, pine needles represent green in the winter. Sidman uses many adjectives to help the reader picture the colors of fall in their mind. For example; "Fall smells purple: old leaves, crushed berries, squishy plums with worms in them." I feel that you can almost smell, taste, and feel the colors that are present in each season due to the word choices the author made.
"The illustrations are mixed media paintings on wood and computer illustrations." The illustrations in the book are quite interesting. The illustrations correlates beautifully to the poems on each page. The pictures help the reader to grasp the color mentioned in the poems and to use their senses to experience the colors present. Many pictures have words or numbers within the pictures. On two different pages, the ladies' collar has the name of the season written on it. Some roof tops, sidewalks, and one door have words written on them from what looks to be newspaper print. Children will enjoy looking at the pictures to see if they can find something unique within the illustration.
4. Review Excerpt
~BOOKLIST: "Throughout, the mixed-media illustrations, including collage and paintings on wood, provide much to look at. And as the title implies, the colors that surprise on every page do sing."
~SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: "Sidman encourages readers to experience color with all of the senses."
~CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK
5. Connections
~This book could be read aloud during each season to discuss the different things and colors that are taking place in nature.
~Children could make their illustration of the seasons while making sure to include all colors mentioned.
6. Other Book by Joyce Sidman
~SONG OF THE WATER BOATMAN & OTHER POND POEMS
~THIS IS JUST TO SAY: POEMS OF APOLOGY AND FORGIVENESS
~SWIRL BY SWIRL: SPIRALS IN NATURE
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