The Black Book of Colors
Sale price
$1669
Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2006 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Black Book of Colors

Written by Menena Cottin · Translated by Elisa Amado · Illustrated by Rosana Faria

Experience the world without sight through touch and imagination.

4.4 Goodreads · 2,726 ratings
24 pages· 195 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 520L
$17.95Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Imagine a world without sight. Through raised illustrations and Braille, explore how Thomas perceives colors using his other senses. Can you see the world through his eyes? Discover a new perspective.

From the publisher

Living with the use of one’s eyes can make imagining blindness difficult, but this innovative title invites readers to imagine living without sight through remarkable illustrations done with raised lines and descriptions of colors based on imagery. Braille letters accompany the illustrations and a full Braille alphabet offers sighted readers help reading along with their fingers. This extraordinary title gives young readers the ability to experience the world in a new way.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2008)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Words
195
Reading age
5–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
123739
Publication
Published
June 28, 2008
First published
June 30, 2006
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780888998736

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.