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The intent of Ms. Cottin & Ms. Faria's book is fabulous. I can't wait to see how popular this book becomes in classrooms all over the world.
It calls to mind one of my favorites by Mary O'Neill &
John Wallner & that is Hailstones and Halibit Bones,
which described colors in lyricism. Originally unintended for those with sight impairment, it quickly became
beloved by many for an ability to transend the sight barrier. Again, huge congratulations to the author & illustrator from Venezuela. Gracias por su libro.
~ JG Annino
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The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin and Rosana Faría
jgannino, September 19, 2008
The intent of Ms. Cottin & Ms. Faria's book is fabulous. I can't wait to see how popular this book becomes in classrooms all over the world.It calls to mind one of my favorites by Mary O'Neill &
John Wallner & that is Hailstones and Halibit Bones,
which described colors in lyricism. Originally unintended for those with sight impairment, it quickly became
beloved by many for an ability to transend the sight barrier. Again, huge congratulations to the author & illustrator from Venezuela. Gracias por su libro.
~ JG Annino
(5 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)