The Black Book of Colors
Written by: Menena Cottin
Illustrated by: Rosana Faria
Translated by: Elisa Amado
Thomas says that yellow tastes like mustard, but is as soft as a baby chick’s feathers.
First published in Mexico, this unique and beautifully designed print book provides a glimpse into the world of a reader who cannot experience the sense of sight. Each page has text describing different colors and the translation into braille. Beautifully raised black imagery is to be experienced by touch for readers with and without sight. Don’t miss the opportunity to introduce both colors and braille to your young reader. Such a beautiful moment to open a discussion on how we all see things in different ways!
Enjoy!
More About the Author: Menena Cottin.
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Publisher: Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press., c2008/2006.
Age Range: 5-10 Lexile: 520L
