Come, little ones, and gather 'round,
For a story in verse we have found.
It's about colors, and how they're made,
And how to use them, without being afraid.

First, let's talk about hue,
The color of things we see anew.
Red, blue, green, and yellow,
Each one distinct, and none too mellow.

Now, let's explore the gradient,
From light to dark, it's so radiant.
A rainbow of colors, all in one,
From the bright to the dim, it's so much fun.

Next up, we have the halftone,
A pattern of dots, all on its own.
Used in printing, to create an effect,
It makes images clearer, and oh so perfect.

Now, let's move on to the gutter,
Not what you think, it's not something cluttered.
It's the space between pages, where words are kept,
Where images and text meet, and are perfectly set.

Last but not least, we have height,
A measurement of how tall things might.
From short to tall, we can see,
How things change, and how they can be.

So, dear little ones, with this guide,
We hope you'll learn, and won't hide.
Use these words, and make them your own,
And in no time, you'll be all grown.

Reflections

1. What is your favorite color, and why do you like it?
2. Can you describe a gradient of colors that you see in the world around you?
3. How might halftone dots help make pictures in a book look better?
4. Can you think of a time when you saw a gutter between two pages in a book?
5. What is the tallest thing you've ever seen, and how do you think its height was measured?