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“It was a royal pain for those who paint“

I believe this book would be suitable for elementary student, the content is engaging as well as the vivid illustrations

Blue“ by Brew-Hammond explores the origins of the color blue. The author seems to delve into various aspects, such as cultural beliefs surrounding the hue, methods of production, and efforts to find a more humane way to create the color.

“It was a royal pain for those who made the paint, and so expensive, only the wealthy could buy it.”

I thought that this book did an excellent job discussing the significance of the color blue by understanding its cultural and historical presence. The illustrations throughout the book expressed much emotions and allowed the reader to capture the message. This book is intended for children ages four to eight. After revieing this story I agree with this statement, but I also believe that it could be utilized with older aged students as well.

The book, Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky, highlights the significance of the color blue. The book dives deeper into understanding the significance of the color blue by examining its history and cultural presence over the years. Overall, through its creativity, the book traces the origin and allows students to view social justice issues.

This is a great book to use with students from first grade and up. It opens up a lot of variety for different conversations about different topics (Cleopatra, Slavery, Science/research). This book would be great to use in science or social studies. I think it is aa great book because it helps encourage children to stay curious.

The book reviews the evolution of the color blue. It begins with the time of Cleopatra grinding up rocks and coloring from snails. It explained how different religions and artists use blue as a symbol of the heavens or religious items. The book is easy to follow due to its story-like flow and the illustrations that use a variety of blues with other softer colors.

“It was a royal pain for those who made the paint, and so expensive, only the wealthy could buy it.”

I thought that this book did an excellent job discussing the significance of the color blue by understanding its cultural and historical presence. The illustrations throughout the book expressed much emotion and allowed the reader to capture the message. This book is intended for children ages four to eight. After reviewing the story, I agree with this statement, but I also believe that it could be utilized with older aged students as well.

The book, Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky, highlights the significance of the color blue. The book dives deeper into understanding the significance of the color blue by examining its history and cultural presence over the years. Overall, through its creativity, the book traces the origin and allows students to view social justice issues.

“It was a royal pain for those who made the paint, and so expensive, only the wealthy could buy it.”

I thought that this book did an excellent job discussing the significance of the color blue by understanding its cultural and historical presence. The illustrations throughout the book expressed much emotion and allowed the reader to capture the powerful message.

The book, Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky, highlights the significance of the color blue. The book dives deeper into understanding the significance of the color blue by examining its history and cultural presence over the years. Overall, through its creativity, the book traces the origin and allows students to view social justice issues.

This book is nonfiction because it gives history of how the color blue became about. This book is great for upper elementary, middle school readers because it gives lots of historical facts about the color of blue and where it came from. This book talks more about what the color blue means and how it makes other feels. In the story it talks about the color blue and how it is still used today and the long journey the color has taken over time.

“Finally, everyone---not just the wealthy---could afford something blue. But it was always about more than having a blue outfit, piece of jewelry, or work of art.“

I thought that this book did an excellent job discussing the significance of the color blue by understanding its cultural and historical presence. The illustrations throughout the book expressed much emotion and allowed the reader to capture the powerful message.

The book, Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky, highlights the significance of the color blue. The book dives deeper into understanding the significance of the color blue by examining its history and cultural presence over the years. Overall, through its creativity, the book traces the origin and allows students to view social justice issues.

An unusual yet very well-executed picture book about the colour blue. History, science, cultural traditions around the world will encourage curiosity, wonder and further exploration. Ancient Egypt; the evils of slavery-related indigo production in the Americas; contemporary textile practices in Africa; Black girls with blue-ribbon science projects. Text: Ghanian Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond; richly-toned art by African American Daniel Minter. #kidlit

I love the jewel tones artist Daniel Minter achieved in this picture book, painting with acrylic wash on heavy watercolour paper.

The color blue is all around us.
Have you ever wondered where it comes from?
It‘s in the sky, but you can‘t touch it.
It‘s in the sea, but when you cup it,
it disappears.