From BooklistAges 4-8. Cajun artisan George Rodrigue primary painted his distinctive, blueberry-colored pooch in 1984. Since then, Blue Dog has become a pop icon, the subject of assorted books by the author and a heap of canvasses loved by both celebrities and the story-hour set, the audience for this picture book. Here, Rodrigue answers the title question by explaining that Blue Dog’s color depends on what the artisan is doing: when Rodrigue goes fishing, he paints the dog a salmon color; when Rodrigue wants a hot dog, he paints the dog mustard yellow, and so on. The text seems for the most part a vehicle for introducing colors that belong in an upscale costume catalogue (alabaster, emerald), and an unsatisfying quasi-cosmic remark in the end answers the title question. Despite the problems, young Blue Dog fans will receive pleasure from seeing their favored pup dressed in dissimilar colors, and Rodrigue’s liberating reminder that “Artists don’t have to paint things the way they actually are” may inspire kids to discover new colors and use them creatively. Gillian Engberg
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Blue Dog George Rodrigue Image
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
 Big Dog is a Big Hit
By A
This is a wonderful book! It’s a surprisingly inventive and original take on colors. Children will want to read it over and over and adults will enjoy the compelling text and innovative design. The illustrations do a terrific job supporting this unique approach to looking at and thinking about color.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
A bright, vividly illustrated picturebook
By Midwest Book Review
Written and illustrated by George Rodrigues, Why Is Blue Dog Blue?: A Tale Of Colors is a bright, vividly illustrated picturebook for easy readers showcasing a wide range of colors using the image of a personable dog. From cherry red to mustard yellow and salmon pink, Why Is Blue Dog Blue? presents a brilliant color array along with very simple text for young people. A most enjoyable book for little ones, Why Is Blue Dog Blue? is highly recommended for young readers in the process of learning about colors.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Great book for introducing more names for colors…
By A
I found this book great for teaching young children that there is more to colors than the usual ROYGBIV.
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