Cover of The Color Book

The Color Book

In this much-anticipated sequel to the bestselling The Book Book,artist Sophie Benini Pietromarchi takes children into the world of color. Illustrated in remarkable collage artwork and written in an intimate, easy tone, The Color Bookis an exciting, thoughtful journey into childhood memories and the feelings that colors can create, as well as an exploration of the practicalities of mixing shades and creating a personal color diary. A wonderful, imaginative resource for children and for artists of all ages, The Color Bookis an accessible, adventuresome, empowering approach to artistic expression. This is also a perfect resource for schools, libraries, art camps, after-school programs, and more.

Audience
childrensmiddle gradepicture books
Length
short · 144 pages

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