Jane Austen’s famous literary novel, “Persuasion,” is brought to life for toddlers in this board
book by Jennifer Adams. The illustrations by Alison Oliver highlight the predominant color
palette of England during the early 19th century. The characters are depicted in a manner that
brings out their personalities without any heavy text. Adams, who is the author of more than 60
books for children, creates an awareness of the Regency era that will pique the interest of new
readers. Apart from the color schemes revolving around beige, olive, navy, ivory, chestnut,
lavender, gray and scarlet, an interesting introduction is the color periwinkle. While those
knowledgeable about Austen know this color, it is a relatively uncommon one for kids — and I,
for one, am glad the creators of the book chose to include it here.
“Persuasion: A Colors Primer”
9781423667438; By Jennifer Adams, illustrated by Alison Oliver
$11.99 U.S. • Board Book; 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 in, 22 pages
Full-color illustrations; Ages 0 to 3
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