Why Is Blue Dog Blue? | 
 enlarge | Author: George Rodrigue
Creator: Bruce Goldstone
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 83015
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 9.2 x 0.4
ISBN: 1584791624
Dewey Decimal Number: 701.85
EAN: 9781584791621
ASIN: 1584791624
Publication Date: March 1, 2002
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Product Description
For years Blue Dog's bold blueness has captivated adults. Now children get to join in the fun when they open this vibrant book, which finally answers the question we've all wondered about since we first met Blue Dog's riveting stare: Why is Blue Dog blue? Blue Dog's creator, George Rodrigue, takes readers on a playful tour of his unique color world. In it, he combines preposterous puns with all-new whimsical Blue Dog silkscreens to go where other color guides are too yellow-bellied to tread. Readers of all ages will giggle as Blue Dog changes color from red or green to auburn or chartreuse. By the end of the book, they will see that the artist's reasoning is both logical and magical: Blue Dog simply had to be blue.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 If you love the Blue Dog August 4, 2008
If you are a fan of the Blue Dog you will enjoy this book by Mr. Rodrique.
It is simple and clever in its reasoning why the Blue Dog is blue but sometimes not blue. It is good for a light read and a good chuckle.
Delightful book for children May 7, 2007
The little girl I gave it to loved it! Beautifully produced.
We love Blue Dog! February 28, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My infant son and I love "Why is Blue Dog Blue?". He is just 6 months old, but he loves looking at Blue Dog, particularly the shiny cover version, and I enjoy the lively text and rich illustration.
A bright, vividly illustrated picturebook May 17, 2002
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Written and illustrated by George Rodrigues, Why Is Blue Dog Blue?: A Tale Of Colors is a bright, vividly illustrated picturebook for easy readers showcasing a wide range of colors using the image of a personable dog. From cherry red to mustard yellow and salmon pink, Why Is Blue Dog Blue? presents a brilliant color array along with very simple text for young people. A most enjoyable book for little ones, Why Is Blue Dog Blue? is highly recommended for young readers in the process of learning about colors.
Big Dog is a Big Hit April 5, 2002
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful book! It's a surprisingly inventive and original take on colors. Children will want to read it over and over and adults will enjoy the compelling text and innovative design. The illustrations do a terrific job supporting this unique approach to looking at and thinking about color.
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