Color the Sky

Red, big/red, small/red sits on my garden wall. / Blue, low/blue, high/ Blue has taken to the sky. This book uses the beauty of birds to explore primary and secondary colors. With lyrical rhyme and striking pastel artwork, it encourages children to embrace differences and explore the outdoors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

From the acclaimed author David Elliott and the Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning illustrator Evan Turk, comes a vibrant celebration of color, birds, and birdsong, perfect for fans of Eric Carle or Chris Raschka.

Red, big, and red, small, red sits on my garden wall.
Blue, low, and blue, high, blue has taken to the sky.
Green, bright, and green, dark, green has taken to the ground.
Yellow, warm, and yellow, cold, yellow has taken to the sun.
Orange, bright, and orange, dark, orange has taken to the moon.
Pink, soft, and pink, hard, pink has taken to the stars.
Purple, deep, and purple, light, purple has taken to the sky.
Black, dark, and black, light, black has taken to the night.
White, bright, and white, dark, white has taken to the snow.

Each bird in this enchanting book is painted with a different color, and as the story progresses, the birds take flight, soaring through the sky and exploring the world around them. The colors blend and mix, creating a stunning visual spectacle that will captivate readers of all ages.

But Color the Sky is not just a beautiful book; it is also a powerful message about acceptance, diversity, and the importance of embracing our differences. The birds in the book come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and they all sing their unique songs. This teaches children that everyone is special and unique, and that it is important to celebrate our differences rather than judge them.

Evan Turk's illustrations are stunning, with their vibrant colors and intricate details. The birds are brought to life in a way that is both realistic and magical, and they will inspire readers to go out and explore the world around them.

In conclusion, Color the Sky is a must-read book for fans of Eric Carle or Chris Raschka, as well as anyone who loves the beauty of nature and the power of diversity. With its lyrical rhyme, striking pastel artwork, and powerful message, this book will inspire readers to embrace the differences within themselves and the world around them.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 262 x 263 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316212076