Why Is Blue Dog Blue?: A Tale of Colors

by Bruce Goldstone and George Rodrigue

Book Overview

This vibrant introduction to the world of colors offers young readers and adults alike a Blue Dog tour of the artist's palette. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584791624
• ISBN13: 9781584791621
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.1" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Delightful book for children

The little girl I gave it to loved it! Beautifully produced.

We love Blue Dog!

My infant son and I love "Why is Blue Dog Blue?". He is just 6 months old, but he loves looking at Blue Dog, particularly the shiny cover version, and I enjoy the lively text and rich illustration.

A bright, vividly illustrated picturebook

Written and illustrated by George Rodrigues, Why Is Blue Dog Blue?: A Tale Of Colors is a bright, vividly illustrated picturebook for easy readers showcasing a wide range of colors using the image of a personable dog. From cherry red to mustard yellow and salmon pink, Why Is Blue Dog Blue? presents a brilliant color array along with very simple text for young people. A most enjoyable book for little ones, Why Is Blue Dog Blue? is highly recommended for young readers in the process of learning about colors.

Big Dog is a Big Hit

This is a wonderful book! It's a surprisingly inventive and original take on colors. Children will want to read it over and over and adults will enjoy the compelling text and innovative design. The illustrations do a terrific job supporting this unique approach to looking at and thinking about color.

Great book for introducing more names for colors...

I found this book great for teaching young children that there is more to colors than the usual ROYGBIV.