Books About Color

The Best Color Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about color? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 4 Favorite Books About Color

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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2012

Green

By Laura Vaccaro Seeger · Blue series

Discover the endless shades of green in a magical journey through nature's palette.

Caldecott Honor (2013)
40 pages· 33 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 5,766 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Embark on a vibrant journey exploring the myriad shades of green, from the lush forest to the glowing firefly. Each page reveals a new surprise, celebrating the beauty and diversity of this singular color. Dive into a world where every hue tells a story, inviting readers to see the world through a fresh, colorful lens. What shades will you discover?
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1993

Aliens Don't Wear Braces

A new art teacher drains color from Bailey City. Can the kids stop her?

80 pages· 6,761 words· Est. 57 min read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,349 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: When Bailey Elementary's art teacher vanishes amid flashing lights, a mysterious woman with silver-white hair takes over. As she grows more vibrant, the town's colors fade. The Bailey School kids suspect an alien plot. Can they uncover the truth and save their city from a colorless fate?
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

Blue

Explore the emotional spectrum of blue through a boy's enduring friendship with his dog.

40 pages· 38 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
3.5/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,169 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A boy and his dog share a timeless bond, captured through the evocative shades of blue. From the warmth of a cherished blanket to the chill of a winter walk, their friendship unfolds in a colorful journey. How does each hue reflect their connection? Discover the depth of their relationship in this beautifully illustrated tale, where every shade tells a story.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

The Magic School Bus Makes a Rainbow

Explore the mysteries of color and light inside a pinball machine.

32 pages· 2,546 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,899 ratings
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Mass Market Paperbound
Summary: Join Ms. Frizzle's class as they shrink down and enter a white-light pinball machine. With every bounce and flash, they uncover the secrets of color and light. Will they master the science before the game ends? Dive into this vibrant adventure and discover the wonders hidden in every beam and hue.
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