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The Color of the Night Helene Kerillis

The Color of the Night By Helene Kerillis

The Color of the Night by Helene Kerillis


$31.99
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

This children's story about dreams, belonging, and the power of emotion is based on a Paul Gauguin painting, one of the artist's favourites.

The Color of the Night Summary

The Color of the Night: A Children's Book Inspired by Paul Gauguin by Helene Kerillis

Set in a Tahitian village very much like the ones Gauguin painted, this beautifully illustrated book draws on the figures in Gauguin's painting, Arearea, or happiness - two women, a red dog, and a large stone idol - to weave a simple but profound tale. Vahine-Noa, queen of daylight, lives for happiness and colour while her sister, Vahine Po, queen of the night, lives for her dreams, darkness, and silence. Bringing these two women together is a young boy, Tevai, and his dog, who undergo a magical experience that unites their village and helps them understand the importance of being true to your feelings. Throughout the story, Vanessa Hie's gorgeous illustrations recall Gauguin's colorful, mystical paintings of the South Seas. The book closes with a stunning reproduction of its inspiration, Gauguin's painting Arearea. Children will be drawn into Hie's intricate paintings as they follow Tevai's story, which, along with a brief introduction to Gauguin and his work, offers a superb look into the life and art of this hugely influential artist.

The Color of the Night Reviews

This colorful picture book encourages young readers to consider stories that works of art can tell. --School Arts Magazine -This colorful picture book encourages young readers to consider stories that works of art can tell.- --School Arts Magazine
This colorful picture book encourages young readers to consider stories that works of art can tell. --School Arts Magazine

About Helene Kerillis

Helene Kerillis is a teacher and writer who has written over forty books for children and young adults, including A Bird in Winter and Little Ballerina (both Prestel). Vanessa Hie is a young designer and illustrator who lives and works in Paris.

Additional information

GOR008848851
9783791371283
3791371282
The Color of the Night: A Children's Book Inspired by Paul Gauguin by Helene Kerillis
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Prestel
20120723
32
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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