Books About Synesthesia

The Best Synesthesia Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about synesthesia? 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 2 Favorite Books About Synesthesia

A Mango-Shaped Space
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$1881
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2005

A Mango-Shaped Space

A girl sees sounds and smells colors, uncovering her unique gift.

240 pages· 58,246 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 36,909 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Mia Winchell experiences the world differently, seeing sounds and smelling colors due to synesthesia. When her secret is exposed, she must navigate the challenges of understanding and embracing her unique gift. As she embarks on this journey of self-discovery, Mia faces questions about identity and acceptance. Can she learn to appreciate her extraordinary perception, or will it isolate her further? This coming-of-age tale explores the beauty and complexity of seeing the world through a different lens.
Mondays Are Red
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2002

Mondays Are Red

Waking from a coma with scrambled senses, a boy hears a sinister voice offering power.

168 pages
3.5 Goodreads · 301 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Fourteen-year-old Luke wakes from a coma after meningitis to find his senses scrambled: days of the week have colors and music has tastes. A creature called Dreeg now speaks inside his head, offering to restore his athletic ability, give him a dream girlfriend and even let him fly. All Luke has to do in return is turn against his friends and join Dreeg's evil plans.