Out of the Blue
by Robert Tregoning and Stef Murphy
Robert’s debut picture book is beautifully illustrated by Stef Murphy.
Shortlisted for the Spark School Book Award 2024, Early Readers Category.
“This gentle, positive story is a gorgeous celebration of being true to yourself.” - Book Trust
“A gorgeous book, with atmospheric illustrations and a vibrant, uplifting story about embracing our differences” - Harry Woodgate (Award-winning author/illustrator of Grandad’s Camper)
“A heartwarming story all about celebrating difference and diversity.” - Waterstones
“Beautiful and moving” - Picture Book Snob
“Such an important message, so thoughtfully & creatively delivered. So much joy in this book, bursting out of every page!” - Lu Fraser (Bestselling author of The Littlest Yak)
“Out of the Blue is a moving, shimmering, hopeful story full of kindness, warmth, and love.” - Ian Eagleton (Author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman)
“A warm and colourful tale of family acceptance, and being true to yourself.” - Jodie Lancett-Grant (Author of The Pirate Mums)
“A beautiful (and ultimately colourful) tale about celebrating our differences” - Sarah Massini (Bestselling illustrator of The Girl and the Dinosaur)
ONLY BLUE ALLOWED, by Blue government demand.
Anything that isn't blue, by colour law, is banned.
In a very blue house on a very blue street, sits a little boy who feels as blue as the world around him.
For this little boy has a BIG secret: he loves the colour yellow.
In a world where only one colour is allowed, will he be brave enough to tell his dad? And will they be able to defy the rules and create a world where EVERY colour is welcome?
One boy and his dad are about to come OUT OF THE BLUE and into life in technicolour!
A stunning celebration of being yourself and living in ALL the colours of the rainbow, from debut author Robert Tregoning and rising star illustrator Stef Murphy. Championing difference, diversity and pride, this gloriously illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Perfectly Norman, Grandad's Camper and Julian Is a Mermaid.