Books About Paint

The Best Paint Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about paint? 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 Day-Glo Brothers
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

The Day-Glo Brothers

By Chris Barton, Tony Persiani (Illustrator)

Two brothers' basement experiments lead to a world-changing color discovery.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2010)Cybils Award (2009)
44 pages· 2,100 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,716 ratings
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Summary: When an accident confines Bob to a dark basement, he and his brother Joe embark on a journey of discovery. Bob, the aspiring doctor, and Joe, the showbiz dreamer, experiment with ultraviolet light and fluorescent paints. Their unexpected collaboration results in the creation of Day-Glo colors, transforming the visual world with vibrant hues. How did their contrasting dreams and a twist of fate lead to such a luminous breakthrough? Dive into their story of innovation and see how a simple accident sparked a colorful revolution.
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