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The Stories and Secrets of Colours
Discover how colours brighten our world
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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...
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Discover how colours have shaped our world in this vibrant and captivating book from award-winning author Susie Brooks.
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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 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
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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