The Colour of the Sky
1st Edition
Published on 5. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-19-278653-1 (ISBN)
Description
Poya is fascinated by all the different colours the sky can be and dreams of one day being able to reach it. His grandfather, Opi, has an idea: the kite he made with his own grandpa . . .
When Poya loses his footing, his dreams are blown away with the kite. But Opi knows just what to do.
A heartwarming story about family, and the power and beauty of nature, by award-winning picture book creator, Layn Marlow.
When Poya loses his footing, his dreams are blown away with the kite. But Opi knows just what to do.
A heartwarming story about family, and the power and beauty of nature, by award-winning picture book creator, Layn Marlow.
Reviews / Votes
*** Longlisted for the 2025 Derby Children's Picture Book Award *** **Longlisted for the Children's Wainwright Prize for Picture Books** "You can almost feel the wind blowing through the pages of this atmospheric exploration of autumn days and intergenerational love." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub * "A gorgeous celebration of nature's colours, the fascination of the changing skies, and the loving relationship between a grandson and grandpa." * LoveReading4Kids *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
162 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-278653-1 (9780192786531)
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Person
Layn Marlow grew up in Essex. After studying history of art at Reading University, Layn began her career working for the library service. Later, she enrolled as a mature student at Southampton University and received a first class degree in illustration. Layn's beautiful picture books have sold over one million copies and been translated into over twenty languages.