EducatingParents.org rating: Approved

I love this book. It's so colorful, cheerful, and populated by darling little green peas. I think this is a perfect book to read with a child. There are so many things going on at once that the adult can discuss with the child. I like that different shades and hues of the color are shown, to help the child understand how the words generalizes.

Most of the pages focus one color, but that's never the only color. At one point on one of the blue pages, for example, there are various red things, and a beach ball with a red stripe. Once the child is getting the hang of the colors, the adult can point to the anomalous colors and ask the child what they are, or ask the child to point to something red. Of course, they also add to the charm of the pictures.

Most of the little verses end in "little green peas," but Kevin Baker switches the rhyme occasionally, to keep the readers on their toes, and introduce a little variation. I think that it might help children understand the concept of rhyming. ( )

It’s very apparent to me that I do not get why this book and its siblings are so popular. The illustrations are lovely, but one minute they are peas, then sprouts, back to peas, then to guys. It doesn’t follow a pattern of flow, and in all honesty, I thought the story was quite slow for so few words. ( )

The peas from the alphabet sensation LMNO Peas have returned for a new adventure exploring color. From green gardens to purple mountains to the red colors of fall, the peas see color everywhere. This book is recommended for toddlers and preschoolers who will gain color knowledge and letter knowledge from the vibrant, fun illustrations.

Taylor W. / Marathon County Public Library
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Playful and great for counting practice for students learning to count to high numbers using cute little peas as their manipulatives.