Books About Colors · 765 titles considered

The Best Colors Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about colors? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Colors

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Board Book · Ages 3–6 · 2004

Red, Stop! Green, Go!

By P.D. Eastman · Bright & Early Playtime Books series

Discover colors with playful dogs in an interactive adventure.

16 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 449 ratings

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Summary: Join the playful dogs from Go, Dog. Go! as they embark on a colorful journey. With flaps, wheels, and slide tabs, toddlers can transform a white dog with black spots, change traffic lights, and watch vibrant dogs race in cars. This interactive book promises endless fun and learning for little ones, making it a delightful experience for both children and parents. What colorful surprises await?

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$958

Board Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018

Dr. Seuss's Book of Colors

By Dr. Seuss · Bright & Early Books series

Discover a world of color through rhymes and beloved illustrations.

40 pages· 143 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.0/5 Goodreads · 394 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a vibrant journey of colors with a rhymed adventure, featuring iconic illustrations from Dr. Seuss's classics like The Cat in the Hat. Perfect for early readers, this book nurtures a love for reading and imagination. Will you explore the colorful world and meet familiar characters along the way? Ideal for those just beginning to recognize words, this book promises a delightful and educational experience. Join the fun and see how colors come alive in this engaging and easy-to-read tale.

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$858

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1996

New Tricks I Can Do!

By Robert Lopshire · I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books series

Spot must dazzle the circus or risk being let go. Can his tricks save him?

48 pages· 431 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

3.8/5 Goodreads · 317 ratings

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Summary: Spot, the colorful performer, faces a challenge: impress the circus or be cast out. With dazzling color changes and artistic imitations, Spot's future hangs in the balance. Will his extraordinary talents prove too much for the circus, or will they secure his place under the big top? Discover the fate of this remarkable creature as he pushes the boundaries of performance and creativity.

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$474

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Pinkalicious: Pink around the Rink

By Victoria Kann

A young girl gets a new pair of ice skates and learns to love them despite their initial imperfections.

32 pages· 387 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

3.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,209 ratings

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Summary: Pinkalicious is thrilled to skate with her newly pink-colored skates, but her excitement turns to embarrassment when the color starts to run. Can she find a way to glide gracefully without leaving a literal mark on the rink? Join her on this colorful adventure that promises laughter and a lesson in creativity gone awry.

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$1899

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Pocket Full of Colors

By Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville, Brigette Barrager (Illustrator)

A visionary artist defies norms, painting a vibrant world in a monochrome industry.

48 pages· 779 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,370 ratings

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Summary: Meet Mary Blair, a visionary who defied the monochrome norms of her time. As an artist at Walt Disney Studios, she painted a world bursting with color—emerald skies, tangerine-spotted giraffes, and magenta horses. In an era dominated by men, Mary's bold imagination and refusal to conform challenged the status quo. How did her vibrant vision transform the world of animation? Discover the story of a trailblazer who lived life in full color, daring to dream beyond the black and white.

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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

The Crayon Man

By Natascha Biebow, Steven Salerno (Illustrator)

A man invents a new kind of colored crayon that brings joy to children all around the world.

48 pages· 1,134 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,259 ratings

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Summary: Meet Edwin Binney, the visionary who transformed childhood with a simple idea: colorful crayons. Journey through his inventive process and see how he turned nature's hues into a beloved toy, sparking creativity worldwide.

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Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2013

This Little Hamster

By Kass Reich

Discover colors with a playful hamster in this charming board book for little ones.

24 pages

6.1/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 73 ratings

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Summary: Join a lively hamster on a colorful adventure in this delightful board book. With rhyming couplets and vibrant illustrations, young readers will explore the world of colors in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for babies and toddlers, this book promises to captivate both children and adults alike, making learning an enjoyable experience. What colors will you discover with this little hamster?

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$1899

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

This Bridge Will Not Be Gray

By Dave Eggers

Discover the quirky history of the Golden Gate Bridge's iconic color.

112 pages· 1,984 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud

6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 743 ratings

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Summary: Explore the vibrant history of the Golden Gate Bridge through a unique blend of humor and real-life letters. Dive into the debate over its iconic orange hue, brought to life with captivating cut-paper illustrations. This engaging journey reveals the surprising stories behind one of the world's most famous landmarks, making it accessible and fun for young nonfiction enthusiasts. Will the bridge's color remain unchanged, or will new voices alter its legacy? Uncover the secrets and charm of this architectural marvel, no matter where you are.

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$1398

Board Book · Ages 3–6 · 2013

Pinwheel

By Salina Yoon

Spin the wheel and watch vibrant scenes transform before your eyes.

16 pages

6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 69 ratings

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Summary: Embark on a mesmerizing journey with a simple spin. Each turn of the wheel reveals a new, vibrant scene, from skies filled with balloons to the depths of the ocean. This interactive experience invites readers to explore the ever-changing beauty around them, sparking wonder and imagination with every spin. What new world will you discover next?

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$858

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2012

Baby Bear Sees Blue

By Ashley Wolff · Baby Bear series

Join Baby Bear on a colorful forest adventure.

42 pages

6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,565 ratings

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Summary: Baby Bear embarks on a vibrant journey through the forest with his mama, discovering the wonders of nature's palette. From green leaves to red strawberries, each step reveals a new hue. Will Baby Bear learn all the colors of his lively world before bedtime? Dive into this enchanting tale and explore the magic of colors through Baby Bear's eyes.

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Colors Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about colors for the youngest readers and listeners.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Ages 2–5

A series of animals see and interact with each other in a classroom setting.

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$699

Hide and Seek

Ages 0–3 · 1977

Discover hidden surprises where nothing is as it seems.

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$799

Color Our World

Ages 3–5 · 2013

Discover vibrant colors from France to the Philippines.

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$799

Color Wonder

Ages 1–4 · 2016

Discover spring's vibrant colors in an interactive board book adventure.

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$899

Where Are You, Blue?

Ages 1–4 · 2015

Blue Dot's lateness sparks a wild chain of rumors.

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$899

Hooray for Birds!

Ages 1–3 · 2017

Join a colorful, rhyming journey through a day in the life of birds.

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$699

Lionel and Molly: Colors

Ages 3–5 · 2015

Two friends explore the vibrant colors of the seasons.

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$899

I Spy with My Little Eye

Ages 3–8 · 2017

Explore colors and shapes with Mouse and Little Bear's imaginative journey.

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$1299

See, Touch, Feel

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Engage your baby's senses with touch, feel, and explore activities.

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$1499

Colors

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Discover hidden colors and count objects in a world of intricate patterns.

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$799

Not Quite Black and White

Ages 0–4 · 2016

Discover animals in unexpected colors and patterns.

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$595

Colors, Colors, Everywhere!

Ages 1–4 · 2015

Redbird embarks on a colorful quest to find his favorite hue.

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Colors Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about colors for preschool and elementary-age readers.

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$1699

Blue Chameleon

Ages 2–6 · 2010

A chameleon seeks friendship but struggles to fit in. Will he find his match?

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$1899

Summer Song

Ages 3–6 · 2020

Experience summer's vibrant sights, sounds, and sensations.

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$1600

The Pink Refrigerator

Ages 7–10 · 2007

A mysterious pink refrigerator challenges a lazy man's routine with unexpected tasks.

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$1799

The Day the Crayons Quit

Ages 3–7 · 2013

A boy receives a series of letters from his crayons, each with its own unique personality and complaint.

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$1799

The Numberlys

Ages 3–7 · 2014

Five heroes transform a dull world of numbers into a vibrant realm of letters, sparking wonder and color.

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$1499

Pirate Nap

Ages 0–3 · 2011

Two boys transform naptime into a pirate adventure using everyday objects.

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$1799

Mix It Up!

Ages 3–6 · 2014

Embark on a colorful journey where imagination makes colors mix, splatter, and vanish.

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$1899

Blue Chicken

Ages 3–5 · 2011

A chicken's attempt to help turns the farmyard blue.

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$1899

Summer Color!

Ages 4–7 · 2018

A family experiences a summer storm and its aftermath.

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$1899

Black Is a Rainbow Color

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A child explores the profound meaning of Black beyond the rainbow's colors.

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$1599

Sky Color

Ages 5–8 · 2012

Can Marisol paint a sky without blue? Discover her creative journey.

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Arctic White

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A girl discovers vibrant colors in the Arctic's endless white.

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Colors Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about colors for developing and independent readers.

Graphic Nov.

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Colorama

Ages 7–10 · 2018

Discover the hidden stories and nuances behind 133 shades of color.

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$1899

A Tangle of Gold

Ages 12–15 · 2016

A kingdom in chaos, a princess betrayed, and two worlds on the brink of disconnection.

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$899

Iris the Colorful

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Iris must fetch magic water from the Underworld while managing her crush and newfound messenger duties.

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$699

Prism's Paint

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A girl must restore a unicorn princess's lost powers by finding a missing rainbow.

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$1699

The Extraordinary Colors of Auden Dare

Ages 9–12 · 2017

In a water-starved world, two kids and a robot uncover a dangerous secret.

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$1899

The Cracks in the Kingdom

Ages 12–15 · 2014

A princess and a farm boy must solve a royal disappearance to prevent war.

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$499

A Picture for Harold's Room

Ages 4–8 · 1960

Harold shrinks while drawing with his purple crayon. Can he find his way home?

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$799

Red is Best

Ages 2–6 · 1982

A child's love for red defies all logic and reason.

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$499

Pink Princess Rules the School

Ages 7–10 · 2009

A pink princess party faces unexpected chaos when uninvited boys plan to crash it.

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$1899

Paint with Ploof

Ages 2–5 · 2024

Help a cloud create its first rainbow in an interactive adventure.

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$1599

Some of These Are Snails

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Discover endless perspectives in a playful exploration of patterns and classification.

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$1299

A Traffic Jam of Trucks

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Explore vibrant vehicles and colors in a tactile adventure.

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