About the book

Day after humdrum day, three lonely hermits haul water from their wells through the dreary, gray landscape to their dreary gray homes. Then one day… “Ack! What’s this?” Their wells sloshed up . . . colors!

The hermits discover a colorful new landscape. Through splashy mixing with the three primary colors—blue, yellow, and red—the hermits create every color under the sun, from green to orange to the muddy brown of puddles. And the more they share their bright splots, the more they discover about themselves . . . and their world.

Children will love exploring color theory along with Lue, Ellow, and Ed and learning that sharing leads to the brightest and most beautiful discovery of all: friendship. An interactive guide to color theory and suggestions for fun activities accompany the story.

About the author
Kobi McKenzie has worked as a registered nurse, an art teacher for kindergarten to grade eight, a sales associate at Build-A-Bear Workshop, a contractor, and a color consultant in a paint store. She has four wonderful adult children and currently lives on a small farm in rural Kentucky, raising chickens and growing flowers.

About the illustrator
Hayleigh Jo Buckler, a student at Morehead State University, is a self-taught artist from Ashland, Kentucky. She especially loves to express her art through colors. An outdoor enthusiast, she also enjoys coding and working out.