Colors
A bold early-concept picture book introducing colors, by John J. Reiss.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1969
- List
- The Bradbury 1960s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- John J. Reiss
About this book
Colors was published by Bradbury Press in 1969 and belongs to the house's 1960s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by John J. Reiss, who has 3 titles on the list.
Who it's for
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where it sits on the list
Not every Bradbury book carried a citation. The house published on the belief that a book earns its place by being read for decades, and many of the titles without medals stayed longest in classrooms and libraries.
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of Colors is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1969.
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Questions about Colors
Who wrote Colors?
Colors was written by John J. Reiss, who has 3 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Colors?
Bradbury Press published Colors in 1969, which places it among the house's 1960s list.
Has Colors won any awards?
Colors was not an award title, but it belongs to a list that produced a Newbery Medal, a Caldecott Medal, and ten further honor books.
What age is Colors for?
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where can I find a copy of Colors?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Colors and which editions exist.