A Drop of Gold
- Publisher
- Annick Press
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2001
- Category
- General
- Recommended Age
- 2 to 5
- Recommended Grade
- p to k
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781550376777
- Publish Date
- Sep 2001
- List Price
- $18.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550376760
- Publish Date
- Sep 2001
- List Price
- $7.95
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
The story of how birds got their colors, beautifully told by Vlasta van Kampen through her vibrant watercolor illustrations.
When Mother Nature first creates the world, the birds are colorless. Soon all the birds assemble and monkeys paint them, making each one beautiful and unique.
When they are finished, there is a wonderful celebration. Into the middle of the festivities flies one small bird. He has got lost on his way and arrives to discover there are only two pots of paint left—one with a drop of brown and the other with a drop of gold. The duck has a wonderful idea. Into the little bird’s mouth she lets fall a single drop of gold paint. When the little bird opens his mouth, out comes the sweetest sound!
About the author
Editorial Reviews
“... a great choice for story hours and classroom sharing.”—Booklist
“This title may be useful to spark classroom discussion, or bird lovers may take it home to pour over its detailed illustrations ...”—School Library Journal
“... a delightful new fable ... Van Kampen’s story is simply and gracefully put, with an effective sprinkling of alliterative catalogs ... The artist manages to achieve biographical accuracy while also endowing each bird with ample personality. Written for young children, A Drop of Gold will also appeal to beginning readers, aspiring artists, grown-ups, and ornithophiles. Though, as Vlasta van Kampen demonstrates, one should never judge a bird by his feathers, this is one book whose cover truly speaks for itself!”—Canadian Children's Literature
“... will catch and hold the attention of the youngest reader, with its colorful illustrations and charming story.”—St. John’s Telegram
“... van Kampen’s illustrations really captivate the reader ... a great addition to library and classroom collections focusing on appreciating differences. A straightforward story with a positive message... Highly recommended.”—Canadian Materials
