Chinese New Year Colors by Rich Lo

11/19/2019

Chinese New Year Colors by Rich Lo

Bold graphic design. Vibrant color. Strategically placed traditional symbols. Chinese New Year Colors is a visual treat. Take a look inside:
The left-hand page splits to display a color word written three different ways: English, Chinese in the Latin alphabet, and Chinese characters, inverting the color scheme on the bottom half of the page.

Each right-hand page features a single culturally appropriate item, rendered in exquisite detail against a soft color wash. The entire two-page spread is monochromatic. Lo teases out the magnificence of each item through various shades and hues. It is a brilliant study in color values.

Youngsters are introduced to the New Year celebration through objects associated with this holiday. A picture index at the back of the book gives a brief description of each celebratory object. End papers echo the theme in a print-like fashion.

Illustrator and graphic designer Lo conveys substantial information through page layout, color, text style, and text placement. Add this beautiful book to your collection of introductory Chinese books for young readers. An elegant bilingual picture book.