Out of the Blue
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2023 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Out of the Blue

By Robert Tregoning, Stef Murphy (Illustrator)

In a blue world, a boy's love for yellow challenges conformity.

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32 pages· 719 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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In a world dominated by blue, a young boy harbors a secret love for yellow. As he grapples with the fear of being different, he must decide whether to reveal his true colors to his father. Will he find the courage to embrace his uniqueness, and can their world learn to accept all colors? This heartwarming tale explores the power of self-acceptance and the beauty of diversity, inviting readers to celebrate every shade of individuality.

From the publisher

This picture book about a boy who overcomes his fear of being different is a celebration of diversity, acceptance, and pride, perfect for fans of Julián is a Mermaid. In a very blue house, on a very blue street, in his very blue bedroom, sits a little boy who’s feeling very blue. He has a secret: he loves the color yellow. And in a world where only blue is allowed, he knows in his heart that loving a different color must be bad. Can the boy find the courage to share his true self with his dad? Can the world see the benefits of letting everyone love any color they want to? A stunning celebration of being yourself and living in ALL the colors of the rainbow, from debut author Robert Tregoning and rising star illustrator Stef Murphy.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
719
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~511L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
551391
Publication
Published
May 30, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781547612390

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