By:Elizabeth Rusch / Illustrated by: Elizabeth GossA fresh picture book of simple but surprising exploration of the art, science, and emotion of color. This mindful meditation encourages children to see the world differently.Colors dont exist. The sky is n
By:Elizabeth Rusch / Illustrated by: Elizabeth Goss
Colors dont exist. The sky is not blue. The grass is not green. A violet is not even violet. But color still plays an important role in our lives. Color can be a signal, as in a traffic light. It can be a call for help, like a life jacket. It can help us stand out or blend in, or feel like part of a team. Colors even affect our mood: red can make us angry, blue can make us sad, and yellow can brighten our day. Young readers will never look at color the same way again.
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Elizabeth Rusch, author
Elizabeth Rusch is the author of All About Nothing and more than two dozen award-winning childrens books, including A Day with No Crayons, Zee Grows a Tree, Volcano Rising, and Mario and the Hole in the Sky, winner of the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books, the Green Earth Book Award, the Cook Prize, and the Golden Kite Award.
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Elizabeth Goss, illustrator
Elizabeth Goss is an illustrator, author, and papercutter. Her picture book My Way West: Real Kids Traveling the Oregon and California Trails won the Paterson Prize for Books for Young People. A proud member of the Guild of American Papercutters, Elizabeth teaches art workshops across the Pacific Northwest and loves welcoming students of all ages into the world of papercutting.
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Children’s Literature
Color doesnt really exist! This surprising statement sets the philosophical tone of this artistic picture book. Through concise yet impactful language, the book navigates both scientific and emotional concepts. The text creates a thought-provoking reading experience that is also very approachable. The striking illustrations use bold lines and vibrant, eye-catching color. Whether it involves the messages of a traffic light, the warning of a black widow spider, or the camaraderie of a soccer teams jerseys, the artwork resonates with relatable examples. Specific color symbolism is also vividly portrayed, such as an angry red, a sorrowful blue, or a contented yellow. The book is a strong and child-friendly starting point for understanding color, and could be paired with an informational text for those who would like to dive in even deeper. Ideal for read-aloud sessions, this book strikes a perfect balance between scientific inquiry and artistic expression.
Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-62354-353-2
Ages: 4-8
Page count: 32
9 x 9
Publication date: March 26, 2024
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