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How to Be a Color Wizard: ­Forage and Experiment with Natural Art Making

by Jason Logan (text) & illus. by Jason Logan; photos by Jason Fulford
MIT Kids. Sept. 2024. 176p. Tr $22.99. ISBN 9781536229400.
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Gr 4-7–This work combines art and chemistry to teach kids how to create vibrant inks and paints from natural materials. The author offers clear, step-by-step instructions for fun projects using common ingredients, alongside safety tips and a whimsical personality quiz. Featuring bright photos and Logan’s own illustrations on a white background, this beautiful book is rich with text and visual appeal, perfect for outdoorsy and creative types who don’t mind getting a bit messy. Some kids will enjoy the wizardry and chemistry at the beginning, while others may prefer to jump straight to the specific color recipes they want to create. The children featured in the photos have diverse skin colors. An index is included.
VERDICT This guide will find an audience among creative and curious types. A general purchase.
Reviewed by Kate Rao , Aug 01, 2024

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