They Say Blue Caitlin Cass Big traditional ink illustrations show

Big traditional ink illustrations show the journey of the mouse

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giving its too-serious elements an absurdist spin

this is a strong addition to the middle-grade shelf

They Say Blue Caitlin Cass Big traditional ink illustrations showBy Jillian Tamaki. Published by Abrams. Board Book, 38 pages, Color, 2018. In captivating paintings full of movement and transformation, Tamaki follows a young girl through a year or a day as she examines the colors in the world around her. Egg yolks are sunny orange as expected, yet water cupped in her hands isnt blue like they say. But maybe a blue whale is blue. She doesnt know, she hasnt seen one. Playful and philosophical, They Say Blue is a book