The little boy who stars in this story lives in a world where everything has to be blue. Anything that isn’t blue is banned by law – we even see people painting trees and the grass blue. He has a secret though – he loves yellow.
He feels he can’t tell anyone, not even his dad, and hides his collection of yellow things in the cupboard. Keeping something so important secret is horrible, as children will understand, and one night it all bursts out in a glorious flurry of yellow. His dad’s reaction is lovely, leading to a happier life for his son, and a brighter one for everyone.
This is a heart-warming, inspiring celebration of the importance of difference, of the life-enhancing power of making everyone welcome, as well as the vital importance of being who you really are. The message is perfectly pitched for the very young and delivered in a story that quickly moves from sadness to real joy. The illustrations by Stef Murphy are delightful too, both the blue and the rainbow worlds.
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.
A beautiful celebration of difference, this is a book about finding the bravery to be yourself, inspired by Robert Tregoning's own experience of coming out. Exploring LGBTQ+ themes in an uplifting and accessible way, this is also a book about accepting difference in all its forms.
See the author Robert Tregoning introduce Out of the Blue here
'A gorgeous, radiant, hope-filled book' - Ian Eagleton, author of Glitter Boy
'A gorgeous book, with atmospheric illustrations and a vibrant, uplifting story about embracing our differences' - Harry Woodgate, award-winning creator of Grandad's Camper
Author
About Robert Tregoning
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.
