Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times best-selling illustrator who has created many acclaimed books for children. In addition to his Creatrilogy — The Dot, Ish, and now Sky Color — he is the author-illustrator of Rose’s Garden, The North Star, and So Few of Me and the illustrator of Megan McDonald’s Judy Moody and Stink series. Born in Canada, Peter H. Reynolds now lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Besides encouraging children to paint what they actually see rather
than repeating the visual conventions they’ve learned, this
original offering frames an apparent problem as a challenge with a
simple solution. Rounding out the picture book series that began
with THE DOT (2003), this fresh, whimsical picture book encourages
the artist and the creative thinker in every child.
—Booklist (starred review)
Reynolds’s characteristically wispy and loose mixed-media art makes
judicious use of color in a way that accentuates Marisol’s
creativity. Once again, Reynolds’s message is to think outside the
box, and Marisol’s efforts should encourage readers to do just
that.
—Publishers Weekly
Fans of Reynolds will enjoy the succinct language enhanced by
illustrations in pen, ink, watercolor, gouache and tea. Share this
feel-good title with those who love art and those who can
appreciate the confidence-building triumph of solving a problem on
one’s own—creatively.
—Kirkus Reviews
Once again Reynolds has fashioned a gratifying tale for the artist
within us. His hand-lettered text and illustrations rendered in
pen, ink, watercolor, gouache, and tea create a unique picture
book...This is truly a picture book that should be shared with
audiences of all ages. (Highly Recommended)
—Library Media Connection
This story, along with Reynolds’s The Dot (2003) and Ish (2004,
both Candlewick), carries the important message that there is an
artist inside everyone and that sometimes finding that creative
spark means doing the unexpected. In these days of filling in
circles on tests, it’s an important message to share with
youngsters.
—School Library Journal
Like its predecessors, Sky Color is all warmhearted, multihued
sweetness.
—New York Times online
Reynolds is a pro at creating books about art, and each one feels
fresh and new. Each captures an artist's sense of inspiration. And
each one makes us want to pick up a brush, too.
—Young Children Magazine
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