How long does it take to read Red Is Best?
Kathy Stinson
Red Is Best by Kathy Stinson takes about 30 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 30 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1983. 27 pages, about 7,425 words. Written for children.
1 day at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 50 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 30 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 19 minutes |
The page count is the median across 12 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Young Kelly's mom doesn't understand about red. Sure, the brown mittens are warmer, but the red mitts make better snowballs. And the red boots aren't just for rain; they take bigger steps in any weather. And, yes, a red cup does make a difference... juice just doesn't taste as good in a green one. No doubt about it, red is best. Kathy Stinson's classic tale of one toddler's obstinate color preference has been charming readers for 25 years. With over 275,000 copies in print, Red is Best has steadily marched its way to become a children's book classic. Now a new generation of readers can discover Stinson's insistent young heroine, aptly captured in the simple drawings of Robin Baird Lewis -- each one punctuated by the right dazzle of red. With its plucky charm presented in a redesigned interior, and a special cover commemorating the book's 25th anniversary, the re-release of Red is Best is sure to be a red-letter day.
Subjects: Color, Juvenile fiction, Colors, Red, Clothing and dress, fiction, Family, fiction
