Children's Literature Using color as a unifying theme, Grossman introduces readers to the sights, sounds, textures and tastes of Israel. Each color highlights different facets of the country's geography, people and culture. In the gold of Jerusalem's sunset, Grossman paints a picture of a city sacred to Islam, Judaism and Christianity. In the Dead Sea's black mud and the tans of the desert, she conveys a sense of Israel's rugged terrain. And with the yellow robot that the bomb squad moves to an unattended backpack, she skillfully addresses the issue of terrorism and expresses hope for the future. The blues and whites of Israel's flag, the pinks of the raspberry-flavored petel, the welcoming greens of steps and doors, and the oranges of citrus groves carved from the desert become the palate for the soft watercolor illustrations. The name of each of the ten-featured colors is written in English as well as Hebrew and Arabicùreflective of the care given to present a balanced portrait of a land rich in tradition and history. One of the "Colors of the World" series of books.