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The Staying Power of ‘A is for Azure’ (And It’s Now on Kindle!)

By T.S. Poetry 2 Comments

T.S. Poetry is delighted to announce the arrival of A is for Azure: The Alphabet in Colors, illustrated by Donna Falcone, in Kindle format.

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From Artist’s Way to Museum Art Camp

By Donna Falcone 13 Comments

Artist Way Stained glass

Donna Falcone joined our Artist’s Way book club on a whim—and wrote down a dream. Six years later, a beautiful, unexpected thing has occurred.

Filed Under: Art Education & Theory, Blog, Music, The Artist's Way

A Is for Azure: Zaffre Fun Facts and Prompt

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A Is for Azure-Zaffre Goodbye

Colors have cool histories, intriguing origins, cultural meanings, wonderful names. Today, discover zaffre. Learn facts about this brilliant, “pre-scientific” color, hear its pronunciation, and write a truly colorful vignette or haiku!

Filed Under: A Is for Azure, A Is for Azure Pronunciation Videos, Blog

Make it the Most Colorful Holiday

By T.S. Poetry 7 Comments

Rainbow and Orange Mug

Our newly updated shop features bright, colorful art-ware for everyone on your holiday gift list, from sneakers and tote bags to decorative plates and mugs.

Filed Under: A Is for Azure, Blog, Holiday Gifts

Of Color, Beauty, the Alphabet, and Fun: “A is for Azure”

By Glynn Young 10 Comments

Chameleon A is for Azure color

“A is for Azure,” written by L.L. Barkat and illustrated by Donna Falcone, is a book about color, the alphabet, and literacy. It’s also full of childlike wonder.

Filed Under: A Is for Azure, Art, article, book reviews, Books, children, Children's Activities, color poems, Literacy, Literacy for Life, Literacy Starts With Love

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