Kaleidoscope - by Laura Mucha (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Why does purple mean royalty? Do red candies really contain beetles? And what was the world's deadliest color?

This beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on a colorful journey through the science, history, and mysteries of color. From how our eyes see color 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 color 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.

Find out about:

- The color that was said to have calmed prison inmates

- The pigment made from ground up mummies

- The shade of purple created using snail mucus

- The shade of yellow that was once illegal for the people of China to wear

- The origins of the orange carrot

About the Author

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 newspapers 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, theaters, and festivals around the world and works with organizations 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.