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Out of the Blue - Robert Tregoning, ill. by Stef Murphy



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.

My thoughts:


This is a brilliant book ,looking at inclusion and individuality in a child-friendly way, and opening the door to discussions about beliefs and differences and the right to stand up for yourself in a wonderfully accessible way.


I loved the rhyme and style of the book as it goes from disappointment and anxiety to joy and celebration, and the ripple effect of the boy and his dad's decision to go yellow on those around them!







A brilliant story to share and celebrate. Thanks to Bee at Kaleidoscopic for having me on the blogtour (@kaleidoscopicbt) and the copy of the book for review.


Author Information


Robert Tregoning studied at the Glasgow School of Art before leaping in to a career on the West End

stage. He has appeared in stage shows including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by

Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes, and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda the Musical.

As an LGBTQ+ writer, Robert hopes to help children and adults alike to accept and celebrate all that

makes us uniquely ourselves. The stories Robert writes are stories he wishes he could have read as a

child. He hopes they provide a voice of recognition, validation and kindness to those who need it.



Illustrator Information


Stef Murphy is a freelance illustrator and storyteller living in London. She loves drawing animals and

making up stories, and she has illustrated books including The Fire Fox by Alexandra Page. Out of the

Blue is her first book for Bloomsbury.





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