Colour Gallery
by Isabel Otter, illustrated by Sophie Ledesma
Interest age: 4 to 5
Published by Little Tiger, 2023
About this book
Join Gigi the giraffe and her students as they explore the colour art gallery on a class trip. From a red hall of mosaics to a blue portrait gallery, this brilliant book introduces little learners to two learning topics – colours and different art styles.
Explore the wonderful world of art, from landscapes and sculptures to abstract art and still life. Cute animal characters and interactive text encourage readers to engage in the gallery tour, making them feel like part of the class.
Created in a board book format with gatefolds and shaped pages, Colour Gallery is perfect to read with babies and toddlers but its subject matter will also appeal to older toddlers and even pre-schoolers.
The prompt questions on each page work brilliantly to encourage one-to-one cosy chat time during the day and allow little ones to think more deeply about what is happening in the book. The backmatter gives a little more detail about the different art styles and includes more prompt questions.
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Art and creativity
Books are a wonderful way to introduce children to art and creative exploration. They can encourage readers to see their own potential and break down barriers to creativity by demonstrating that everyone is an artist, no matter their experience level. Many stories also highlight the power of expression and its positive effect on emotional wellbeing – something which is especially important for children who find it hard to discuss their feelings.