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Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Knopf.
Feb. 2022.
40p.
Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781984894366.
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Gr 1-4–“The color blue is all around us. Have you ever wondered where it comes from?” Thus begins a global history of blue: where it is found in nature, the meaning people ascribe to it, the ways people have produced it (lapis lazuli, snails, indigo, chemicals), and the feelings it represents, including, but not limited to, “the blues.” Gorgeous illustrations done in acrylic wash on watercolor paper showcase every shade found in the sky, water, cloth, jewelry, and in religious uses. The people depicted are from various times and places, including ancient Egypt, Phoenicia, Indonesia, Mexico, Israel, and West Africa. Back matter includes an author’s note, additional facts, and selected sources.
VERDICT This history of a beautiful color with a “complicated history” is valuable on its own, and has potential to be used in English, social studies, and art classes.
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