The Black Book of Colors

A New York Times Book Review choice as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2008

It is very hard for a sighted person to imagine what it is like to be blind. This groundbreaking, award-winning book endeavors to convey the experience of a person who can only see through his or her sense of touch, taste, smell or hearing.

Raised black line drawings on black paper, which can be deciphered by touch, complement a beautifully written text describing colors through imagery. Braille letters accompany the text so that the sighted reader can begin to imagine what it is like to use Braille to read. A full Braille alphabet at the end of the book can be used to learn more.

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Author: Menena Cottin
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Published: 06/01/2008
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 6.70h x 11.30w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780888998736


Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee