Because the sky is frequently some sort of blue we tend to generalize that to "the sky is blue." For kids creating art, the step from generic blue sky to specific colors of the sky at individual times can be tough. Reynolds manages to explain the idea of specifics in a way that's very easy for young children to grasp. The art is cute and engaging, the concept, as he puts it, is simple and concrete. The result is awesome, whether or not one is really interested in the ideas of creating art.Library copy. Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can’t wait to begin! But how can Marisol make a sky without blue paint? After gazing out the bus window and watching from her porch as day turns into night, she closes her eyes and starts to dream. . . . From the award-winning Peter H. Reynolds comes a gentle, playful reminder that if we keep our hearts open and look beyond the expected, creative inspiration will come.This story is an amazing continuation of Ish. We fall in love with Marisol as she helps build her brother's confidence back up in Ish and now we get to go on a journey with her! This story is a wonderful way to bring children together to create a mural and it is a great opportunity to talk about shades of color, how to mix colors, and how certain materials can limit us in our creations.
What do You think about Sky Colour (2013)?
Again, finding your perspective, sharing it and staying true to it is the message of this book.
—harmony
All about how to be creative, and make things work. Just like coloring the sky with no blue!
—Haya
finding the right color, and everyone is an artist....skies.
—Rebecca
