The Stories and Secrets of Colours

Discover how colours brighten our world

Susie Brooks, Sirjana Kaur

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Kingfisher
28 January 2026

Children's & Educational; Early learning: colours; Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA)

From prehistory to the present day, colours have shaped our world in more ways than you might expect.

In The Stories and Secrets of Colours, young readers can explore the many meanings behind and uses for colour all over the world, from the Tuareg people of North Africa and their striking blue clothes, to why saffron is so expensive and what makes flamingos pink. Through colour, we discover amazing facts about animals and plants, learn how colours have changed the course of history and find out how different colours affect our moods and health.

Vivid, imaginative full-spread illustrations from Indian illustrator Sirjana Kaur are a joyful celebration of colour, revealing how colour is infused into every part of our lives.

By: Susie Brooks
Illustrated by: Sirjana Kaur
Imprint: Kingfisher
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 238mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 384g
ISBN: 9780753449974
ISBN 10: 0753449978
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 28 January 2026
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Susie Brooks has a first-class history of art degree and has worked as an editor and writer of children's non-fiction and picture books for over ten years. She is the creator of the award-winning Get into Art: Animals book and its three companion titles People, Places and Telling Stories. She is an artist herself and runs art workshops for young children. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sirjana Kaur is an illustrator and character designer, living in New Delhi, India. She enjoys telling stories through her art using smart shapes and bright colors. She love drawing whimsical environments, eccentric characters and using lots of pinks and purples.