The Stories And Secrets Of Colours

Description

From prehistory to the present day, colours have shaped our world in more ways than you might expect. In The Stories and Secrets of Colour, young readers can explore the many meanings behind and uses for colour all over the world, from the Tuareg people of North Africa and their striking blue clothes, to why saffron is so expensive and what makes flamingos pink. Through colour, we discover amazing facts about animals and plants, learn how colours have changed the course of history and find out how different colours affect our moods and health. Vivid, imaginative full-spread illustrations from artist Sirjana Kaur are a joyful celebration of colour and award-winning Susie Brook s text reveals how colour is infused into every part of our lives.

About the Author

Susie Brooks has a first class history of art degree and has worked as an editor and writer of children s non-fiction and picture books for over ten years, including the award-winning Get Into Art series and Human Body (Lift the Flap). She s an artist herself and sometimes runs art workshops with young children. She lives in Edinburgh. Sirjana Kaur is an illustrator and character designer, living in New Delhi, India. She enjoys telling stories through her art using smart shapes and bright colors. She loves drawing whimsical environments, eccentric characters and using lots of pinks and purples. She is the illustrator of The Stories and Secrets of Colours.