Green Eyes
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$743
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1953 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Green Eyes

Written and illustrated by A. Birnbaum

A curious kitten explores the wonders of each season, discovering new sights and scents.

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48 pages· 477 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Join Green Eyes, a curious kitten, as he leaves his cozy red box to explore the vibrant wonders of spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each season offers unique colors and scents, inviting young readers to experience the world through Green Eyes' adventures. Will he find comfort in the familiar warmth of home after his explorations? This enchanting journey captures the essence of childhood wonder and the joy of discovery.

From the publisher

Caldecott Honor winning illustrator, A. Birnbaum has captured the childlike wonder of each season in this 1953 picture book. Green Eyes, the curious kitten, ventures beyond his familiar big red box and greets spring, summer, fall, and winter–each with their unique colors, scents, and feelings. Children will delight in discovery with Green Eyes as he ventures out and cozies up to the familiar warmth of home upon his return. A Caldecott Honor BookA New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book “Spectacular.” –The New Yorker “This genius among caricaturists, Birnbaum, brings the essence of his art to the eyes of small children.” –New York Herald Tribune “Here is everything a small looker wants and needs in a first picture book.” –The Chicago Tribune

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1954)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
477
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
51254
Publication
Published
January 11, 2011
First published
January 1, 1953
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375862014

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