About the book
Beloved picture book creator and four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni's very first story for children, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year.
Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they can’t find each other. When they finally do, they give each other such a big hug that they turn green! How they find their true colors again concludes a wonderfully satisfying story told with colorful pieces of torn paper and very few words. Leo Lionni launched his children’s book career in 1959 with Little Blue and Little Yellow, and this 50th-anniversary edition, complete with Lionni’s own explanation of how the book came to be, is sure to resonate with children today.
Editions of Little Blue and Little Yellow
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375872907
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375860133
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375960130
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780399555534
Read an Excerpt
Beloved picture book creator and four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni's very first story for children, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year.
Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they can’t find each other. When they finally do, they give each other such a big hug that they turn green! How they find their true colors again concludes a wonderfully satisfying story told with colorful pieces of torn paper and very few words. Leo Lionni launched his children’s book career in 1959 with Little Blue and Little Yellow, and this 50th-anniversary edition, complete with Lionni’s own explanation of how the book came to be, is sure to resonate with children today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Blue and Little Yellow about?
Beloved picture book creator and four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni's very first story for children, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year.
Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they can’t find each other. When they finally do, they give each other such a big hug that they turn green! How they find their true colors again concludes a wonderfully satisfying story told with colorful pieces of torn paper and very few words. Leo Lionni launched his children’s book career in 1959 with Little Blue and Little Yellow, and this 50th-anniversary edition, complete with Lionni’s own explanation of how the book came to be, is sure to resonate with children today.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Little Blue and Little Yellow?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Little Blue and Little Yellow?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375872907
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Little Blue and Little Yellow?
Leo Lionni
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Little Blue and Little Yellow is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375872907) and hardcover(ISBN 9780375860133) and hardcover(ISBN 9780375960130) and paperback(ISBN 9780399555534)
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