The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin afraid of the dark Bertolt Brecht

Bertolt Brecht

Aran has done an incredible job of making a subject that can be overwhelming and mysterious simple and accessible

and flowers in her suburban backyard and loves cooking and preserving

--Emily Wilson

The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin afraid of the dark Bertolt BrechtA New York Times Book Review choice as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2008 It is very hard for a sighted person to imagine what it is like to be blind. This groundbreaking, award winning book endeavors to convey the experience of a person who can only see through his or her sense of touch, taste, smell or hearing. Raised black line drawings on black paper, which can be deciphered by touch, complement a beautifully written text