BLUE
Colour in children's literature helps to communicate feelings and establish mood. The colour blue is often associated with peace and trust. Illustrators use soft blues in pastel tones to create a sense of serenity.
There is also a sense of dimension in the colour blue when it signifies the openness of the sky or the depth of the sea.
It usually functions as both comfort and invitation. Whether its the gentle blue of a bedtime sky or the deep blue of the ocean.
Here are three books that use blue in the illustrations to create emotion...
The books night scenes are washed in deep blue and green and the blue tones darken as the story progresses mirroring the transition from wakefulness to sleep.
'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' by Beatrix Potter
Peter's blue jacket is instantly recognisable and helps him stand out visually. Here the blue represents individuality. It became part of Potter's brand appearing in many of her illustrations to signal familiarity.
'The Rainbow Fish' by Marcus Pfister
This book makes a striking use of blue - the underwater world is awash with shades of blue and turquoise. Here it creates a serene backdrop and a sense of depth as the Rainbow fish learns about belonging.
Gentle blues signal the quiet comfort of nighttime making blue a common choice for bedtime stories.
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