The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse

colourful · imaginative · playful · creative

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What is The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse about?

A young artist sees the world in wonderfully unexpected colours. He paints a blue horse, a red crocodile, a yellow cow, an orange elephant, a purple fox and a polka-dotted donkey. With each bold picture, he shows that art does not have to copy the world exactly—it can reflect imagination, feelings and personal ideas. Through simple words and bright collage illustrations, children are encouraged to look closely, think creatively and discover the artist within themselves.

About the author

Eric Carle was a much-loved author and illustrator, best known for his colourful picture books. His most famous story is 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', which has delighted children all around the world. Eric Carle’s books are filled with bright artwork and simple stories that help young readers learn about nature and the world around them.