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The Stories and Secrets of Colours

Name: The Stories and Secrets of Colours
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9780753449974
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Discover how colours brighten our world

By Susie Brooks

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From prehistory to the present day, colours have shaped our world in more ways than you might expect. In The Stories and Secrets of Colours, young readers can explore the many meanings behind and uses for colour all over the world, from the Tuareg people of... Read More

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The Stories and Secrets of Colours

$33⁰⁰

The Stories and Secrets of Colours

Unlock the mysteries of one of life’s most beautiful phenomena – colour – in this vibrantly illustrated and captivating book from award-winning author Susie Brooks.

Discover how colours have shaped our world in this vibrant and captivating book from award-winning author Susie Brooks.

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From prehistory to the present day, colours have shaped our world in more ways than you might expect.

In The Stories and Secrets of Colours, 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 Indian illustrator Sirjana Kaur are a joyful celebration of colour, revealing how colour is infused into every part of our lives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753449974

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kingfisher Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sirjana Kaur

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 384g

Pages: 80

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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. She is the creator of the award-winning Get into Art: Animals book and its three companion titles People, Places and Telling Stories. She is an artist herself and runs art workshops for young children. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. 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 love drawing whimsical environments, eccentric characters and using lots of pinks and purples.

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