These Colours Are Bananas

Published in association with the Whitney Museum of American Art
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These Colours Are Bananas by Tamara Shopsin and Jason Fulford is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the complex world of colours. Through vibrant illustrations and intriguing questions, the book seeks to expand children's understanding of colours beyond the traditional rainbow, encouraging them to see familiar hues in new and exciting ways. It's a playful exploration that mixes art and imagination, perfect for sparking curiosity in young minds.
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This book may appeal to you if you love introducing children to a vibrant world of imagination through colours and creativity. It's perfect for little readers who enjoy discovering unusual ways to perceive and interact with everyday objects. The playful approach to exploring hues makes it an engaging and educational read for young minds.

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These Colours Are Bananas

What colour is an apple? A dog? Grass? Young readers will be amazed by theΒ range of possibilities

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What colour is a banana? It can be at least 25 different shades, according to this artful swatchbook of versatile subjects. An inversion of the way we typically look at colour, this book challenges readers' predispositions towards using a particular crayon for a particular object. 11 items are each presented alongside a grid of color ranges: the "apple" page features yellows, greens, and reds; the "egg" page a range of greens to grays; even "grass" is surprising, with suggestions of pink. The read-along text is playful and philosophical, poetic and factual... all towards expanding readers' assumptions. Inspired by the Whitney Museum's approach to looking at art, these books provide a new way to look at the world.

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These Colours Are Bananas by Tamara Shopsin and Jason Fulford is praised for its innovative and clever approach to introducing children to the vast spectrum of colours found in everyday objects. Reviewers highlight its interactive and engaging format, which encourages curiosity and appreciation for the variety of hues in the world. The book is noted for being smart, visually delightful, and suitable for young inquisitive minds, stimulating them to see beyond traditional colour associations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714876337

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Edition: Whitney Museum of American Art

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 331g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Tamara Shopsin is a graphic designer, author, and illustrator. She is also a cook at her family restaurant, Shopsin's, in New York.

Jason Fulford is a photographer, designer, and cofounder of the nonprofit J&L Books. He lives in New York with his wife Tamara Shopsin.

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