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- ISBN 9781510231658
- Dimensions: 228 x 296mm
- Publication Date: 24 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Why does purple mean royalty? Do red sweets really contain beetles? And what was the world's deadliest colour?
This beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on a colourful journey through the science, history and mysteries of colour. From how our eyes see colour to the fascinating stories and cultural meanings behind them, every page invites curiosity and wonder.
Packed with surprising facts, quirky questions and eye-opening tales, this book will change the way children see the world around them - because every colour has a story to tell.
With stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Nina Chakrabarti and captivating text by author Laura Mucha, this is a visual treat for curious minds aged 7 and up.
Laura Mucha (Author)
Laura Mucha is an award-winning poet, author and children's advocate. Her debut poetry collection, Dear Ugly Sisters, won the NSTBA Award 2021 for best children's poetry book of the year and was listed as one of the Independent's top ten poetry books of all time. Her debut picture book, Rita's Rabbit, was published by Faber in 2021, and she has since published two children's non-fiction titles with Nosy Crow - Welcome to our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat Everywhere (Jun 2023) and Celebrate!: Discover 50 Fantastic Festivals from Around the World (Oct 2023). Laura also writes popular science for adults, drawing on her MA in Philosophy and Psychology.
As well as writing, Laura regularly visits primary and secondary schools, theatres and festivals around the world and works with organisations such as The National Literacy Trust, Royal Society of Medicine, and UNICEF.
Nina Chakrabarti (Illustrator)
Award-winning illustrator Nina Chakrabarti grew up in Kolkata, India and moved to the United Kingdom in her teens. She brings her joyful style and distinctive line quality to an eclectic range of commissioned work and has written several illustrated books for children. Nina lives and works in Hastings on the south coast of England.
