Vivid: Poems & Notes about Color by Julie Paschkis
Published by Godwin Books/Henry Holt and Company on July 31st 2018
ISBN: 1250122295
Pages: 32
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Colors bounce, bloom and dive into a world made bright by a talented author/ illustrator.  Vivid is a total artistic experience, what you see is movement and action all over the two page format.   Brightly colored illustrations are teamed with both a poem and an information block combining to make a winning concept poetry book for primary grade students. Background space is not limited to white, adding variety and interest.  Indigo is the most striking illustration, readers will anticipate entering the cool water as the girl dives in.  Many of the facts offered go beyond the grade K-2 audience making the book a fun fast read for older students.

Purchase this book for public library collection and then decide where to shelf.  Should it be among poetry or concept books?   Art teachers would be thrilled to receive this book as a gift and primary school media specialist will want it available to language teachers and students.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME