Top 14 Books About Colors For Toddlers Updated 04 /2024

When parents ask me how to teach their toddler or preschooler colors, I always suggest that they read books about colors. It's a terrific place to start, and this list certainly helps!

For this piece, I wanted to concentrate on the finest books for teaching colors. There are a million of them out there. The books on this list are great for toddlers and preschoolers who can't recognize colors by name!

My son, who is now 2 years and 8 months, had no idea what the colors were when I started reading them to him. Now that it's been two months, he's gotten to know most of them. We only had to sit down and read or chat about a couple of these books a few times a week.

Brown Bear Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr.

Toddlers and preschoolers throughout the world like this timeless book, which was originally published in 1967. "Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?" is one of the most often asked questions by young listeners, despite the fact that the storyline is almost nonexistent. Is one of the greatest 100 picture books of all time, according to critics.

Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, by Eric Litwin

Both my now first grader and our youngest (who is presently two years old) adore Pete the Cat. Pete's white shoes change color as he goes through strawberries, blueberries, and dirt in this beloved tale. The graphics are vibrant, and the language is simple and repeated, so you can read it with your children.

Although I find the book tedious as an adult, my kids, on the other hand, really like it. Even if you read it twice, it's a short read.

In his brand-new white sneakers, Pete strolls down the street. With each step, he wears different colors of shoes as he walks through mounds of fruit, including strawberries, blueberries, and more! While Pete continues grooving and singing, no matter what color his shoes are, since everything is fine.

Bear Sees Colors, by Karma Wilson

Bear Snores On, the same team who developed this gorgeous picture book, is also a terrific tool for introducing some of the most common colors to children (red, green, white, yellow, blue, and brown). By utilizing rhymes to guess which color word would come next, My Two and My Four had fun with the narrative. Recommended!

The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, by Eric Carle

In this book, a young artist uses bright, unrealistic colors to portray a variety of animals. A blue horse, a crimson crocodile, a yellow cow, and so on were among the animals included in this book, which my two-year-old and four-year-old loved. Carle wrote this book to educate young painters how to utilize their imaginations, but it also does a great job of helping them recognize colors, in my opinion.

Lemons Are Not Red, by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

My two-year-old didn't understand much of what was going on in this book, but early preschoolers would get a kick out of it. "Lemons are not RED" is written on the first page of the book, which has a yellow backdrop. Lemons seem to be popping out of a die cut on the right side of the page. The yellow page is now framed by the die cut as you turn the page. "Lemons are yellow." In other words, "Apples come in a variety of colors." It continues in this manner. Color concept books have never been done this way before.

Dog’s Colorful Day, by Emma Dodd

This is a lighthearted novel about a happy dog who is always surrounded by color. As he walks out the door, he receives a dark chocolate pat from a kind youngster and a drop of jam on his back at breakfast. Counting and learning the names of colors are both included in this charming book.

One black spot on the dog's ear marks the beginning of the day. It seems, however, that no matter where he goes, he runs directly into colors. Dog accumulates spots made of red jam, blue paint, pink ice cream, and more as he explores throughout town. Dog has 10 distinct colored markings when he eventually returns home. As soon as the kids are done playing, it's time for bath time for this brightly colored dog!

A Color of His Own, by Leo Lionni

Is it possible for a chameleon to have more than one color? He wishes he could be a certain hue, but his skin tone changes as he moves around. The chameleon eventually realizes that camaraderie is more vital.

My 2-year-old didn't understand a word of what was going on in this narrative, but he enjoyed identifying the creatures and describing their colors.

Elephants have a greyish coat. Pigs are colored pink. It's just the chameleon that lacks a distinct coloration. He looks like a purple heather, a yellow lemon, and even a black and orange striped tiger! By traveling with a friend, he discovers that the ability to change colors is less significant than the value of making new friends. He and his new acquaintance will always be the same, no matter where they move.

Baby Bear Sees Blue, by Ashley Wolff

A mother bear and her young bear go on an adventure in the woods. Even though it's a lovely book, I wouldn't use it to expose children to different colors. Because the prominent color is generally just a tiny portion of the page, I find this to be the case. It's a good idea to start teaching your youngster to identify and name colors at this point. Encourage your youngster to hunt for the tiniest speck of red, brown, or any other color on the page.

Little Green Peas, by Keith Baker

I like how each page focuses on a different hue (with the color word in giant block letters). As a result, it's an excellent resource for introducing colors to young children. In addition, the easy rhymes and charming pictures of little green peas make this a worthwhile read. Recommended!

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