Book Review: The Color Book by Sophie Benini Pietromarchi

Illustrated in remarkable collage artwork, and written in an intimate, easy tone by the author of The Book Book.

US $21.95, 144 pp TRADE CLOTH ISBN: 9789383145010 Tara Books Distributed by Publishers Group West Publishers Group Canada Tara Books is proud to share a highlight from our forthcoming Spring 2014 list. At once sophisticated and accessible, The Color Book is a wonderful resource for children of all ages.  Everyone from artists to designers, crafters to educators will enjoy finding inspiration and permission to play in this creative, whimsical journey. The Color Book reveals a world of enchantment and imagination that teaches young artists to explore the world around them.  Learn to mix colors and shades, create a personal color diary, associate colors with emotions and personalities, and discover color in your surroundings—The Color Book bursts with these playful prompts, plus may more for children, parents, and educators. Sophie Benini Pietromarchi is an established author and illustrator of children’s books. She was born in Paris and graduated in graphic design and literature at the University of Florence, Italy. Her stories and images have been published in Italy, Switzerland, India, Israel, China, Portugal, Spain & France. Sophie also conducts workshops throughout Europe, encouraging children to explore a wide range of storytelling and illustration techniques. She lives in Rome with her photographer husband and their two children.  Sophie's first book with Tara Books was The Book Book.  You can get your copy of the Color Book on Amazon. My Thoughts  The Color Book is a fascinating way to introduce kids to the world or art and color.  Each chapter shows you basic colors in a whole new way, relating them to feelings, nature, and moods.  The author shows kids how different shades of the same colors can be used to create various types of drawings and patterns and even how to blend colors to create different shades.  The artwork on each page is simply stunning and it's amazing the creative ways she uses colors to create artwork that is simple enough for even a beginner to accomplish. This book can be read by children as young as eight or nine but can continue to provide enjoyment and inspiration for older kids and even teens and adults. The Color Book is perfect for any aspiring artist or for someone who appreciates the beauty of color in all its aspects.