Hi there! Welcome to Story Time with Ryan. Today, we’re going to read a fun book by Kathryn Atashi. Let’s dive in!
Once upon a time, there was a color named Blue. Blue loved looking at the sky, floating on the waves, and splashing in rain puddles. Sometimes, Blue wished he could be sunny like Yellow, bright like Green, royal like Purple, or outgoing like Orange. But most of the time, Blue was happy being himself, except when he was around Red.
Red was a bit of a bully. He liked to tease Blue by saying, “Red is hot, Blue is not.” This made Blue feel sad. Everyone knew Red was a bully, but no one told him to stop. Yellow would sometimes comfort Blue by saying he was a nice color, but she never said it in front of Red. Green, Purple, and Orange also thought Blue was nice, but they stayed quiet too.
One day, a new color appeared. This color was different, with bold lines and funny shapes. He made everyone laugh, which made Red angry. Red told everyone to stop laughing, and they did. But the new color stood tall and said, “No!”
Red was furious, but the new color didn’t move. So, Red rolled away. The new color told everyone, “If someone is mean, I will stand up and say no.” Yellow felt brave and said, “Me too!” Green agreed, and soon all the colors were standing up together.
Blue saw the change and wanted to join in. Red felt left out and got even angrier. He went to Blue and said, “Red is hot, Blue is not.” But this time, Blue stood tall and replied, “Red can be really hot, but Blue can be super cool.”
Red tried to roll over Blue, but all the colors stood together and said no. Seeing them stand up made Red feel small. Red turned even redder and started to roll away. But Blue called out, “Red can be hot, and Blue can be cool.”
Red stopped and counted, “One…”
“Are we just going to forget everything Red did?” someone asked.
“Yes,” Blue replied. “Because it’s called forgiveness.”
Red smiled and turned into the number seven. “Everyone counts!” they all shouted. Then Red laughed and joined the fun. Sometimes it just takes one person to stand up, but it always takes two to tango.
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Color Mix and Match: Gather some colored paper or crayons in the colors mentioned in the story: Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, Purple, and Orange. Ask the children to create a picture using these colors. Encourage them to think about how different colors can work together to make something beautiful, just like the characters in the story learned to stand together. Afterward, have a discussion about how each color contributes to the picture and how it feels when they all come together.
Role-Playing Game: Organize a simple role-playing activity where children can act out the story. Assign roles to each child, such as Blue, Red, Yellow, and the new color. Let them practice standing up to Red in a kind and brave way. After the role-play, ask them how it felt to stand up for themselves or others and why it’s important to be brave and kind.
Discussion on Feelings: Ask the children to think about a time when they felt like Blue or Red. How did they feel, and what did they do? Encourage them to share their experiences and discuss how they can be like the new color by standing up for themselves and others. This activity helps them understand empathy and the importance of supporting friends.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Hey, I’m around the gun now, Craig Toby, and welcome to Story Time with Ryan Legaud III – V! Remember, if you like what you see, click subscribe, give us a like, or leave a comment.
Today’s book is one by Kathryn Atashi. Let’s get started!
**One by Kathryn Atashi**
Blue was a quiet color. He enjoyed looking up at the sky, floating on the waves, and on days he felt daring, splashing in rain puddles. Every once in a while, he wished he could be more sunny like yellow, or bright like green, more regal like purple, or outgoing like orange. But overall, he liked being blue, except when he was with Red.
Red was a hothead who liked to pick on Blue. “Red is hot, Blue is not,” he would say, and Blue would feel bad about being blue. Red was the bully, and everyone knew it. Sometimes, Yellow comforted Blue, saying, “Blue is a very nice color,” but she never said that in front of Red. Green, Purple, and Orange thought Blue was nice too, but they never told Red to stop either.
Every time Red said something mean and no one spoke up, he grew bigger and bigger. Soon, Red grew so big that everyone was afraid of him. No one dared to stop him, and Red picked on all the colors until everyone felt a little blue.
Then one day, a new color came along. He had a different shape with bold strokes and squared corners. He was funny and made the colors laugh. Red saw this and got very angry. “Stop laughing!” he told Yellow, Green, and Purple, and they did. But this new color stood up straight like an arrow and said, “No!”
Red was mad, but this color wouldn’t budge. So Red rolled away. The new color turned to the others and said, “If someone is mean and picks on me, I for one will stand up and say no.” Yellow felt brave and said, “Me too!” Green agreed, and soon all the colors were standing up together.
Blue saw the colors change and wanted to join in. Red felt left out and grew hotter and hotter. He raced over to Blue and said what he always did: “Red is hot, Blue is not.” But this time, Blue stood tall and said, “Red can be really hot, but Blue can be super cool.”
Red blew a fuse and tried to roll over Blue, but everyone took a stand and said no. Seeing them standing tall made Red feel very small. Then Red turned even redder and began rolling away. Blue called out, “Red can be hot, and Blue can be cool.”
Red stopped in his tracks and counted, “One…”
“Are we just going to forget everything Red did?” someone asked.
“Yes,” Blue replied. “Because it’s called forgiveness.”
Red rocked and rolled and turned into seven. “Everyone counts!” they shouted. Then Red laughed and joined the fun. Sometimes it just takes one, but it always takes two to tango.
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