Blue & Other Colors guides children through Henri Matisse’s color palette, with one artwork per page, starting with blue and returning to its frequent use throughout the book. The variety of shapes, depth, and scale of the figures on each page will hold readers’ attention, while the text enriches the reading with poignant commentary that encourages conversation.

Henri Matisse’s innovative use of color has inspired generations of artists. His cut-outs—collages made from shapes cut from painted paper in a process he described as “painting with scissors”—have become some of the most admired works of the last century.

Through this innovative book, readers will not only learn colors but also become familiar with fine art.

Each title in this essential series of ingenious read-aloud board books uses masterpieces by celebrated artists to teach one of the most important concepts of early learning for young children. Each concept is playfully explored through a careful selection of beautifully reproduced artworks, while the accompanying text enriches the experience with witty conversational commentary and a section on the artist. Companion books in this series feature the art of Pablo Picasso, Ellsworth Kelly, Alexander Calder, and Josef Albers.

• Author: Phaidon Editors (Author)
•  Meagan Bennett (Designer)
• Ages 3-6 years