15 Bright and Beautiful Preschool Books 

About Colors Your Kids will Love

Colorful books spark more than just interest-they ignite curiosity, creativity, and early learning.  Whether you're a preschool teacher planning a rainbow theme week or a parent helping your little one learn their colors, the right books make all the difference.

This list of 15 engaging preschool books about colors, is packed with vibrant illustrations, playful language, and interactive stories that will keep little learners turning pages-spotting red, blue, yellow, and every shade in between.

Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd

Join a messy dog on a colorful adventure as he collects spots of color throughout his day. This playful story is perfect for teaching colors, sequencing, and counting!-

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Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert

A beautiful introduction to flowers and color, this book follows the planting and blooming of a vibrant garden. The bold illustrations and simple text are ideal for little learners.

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The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas

Each color represents a different feeling in this interactive pop-up book that helps young children understand and talk about emotions in a fun, approachable way.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? 

by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle

A timeless classic with repetitive, predictable text that helps build color recognition and reading confidence through rhythm and rhyme.  

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Festival of Colors by Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal

Celebrate the Indian festival of Holi in this vibrant story that blends cultural appreciation with color exploration. A joyful book filled with bright splashes and meaningful connections.

One World, Many Colors by Ben Lerwill

Travel the globe and discover how colors shape the world around us—from city streets to natural wonders—in this beautiful celebration of diversity and unity.

Pocket Full of Colors 

by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville

This true story of Mary Blair, the artist behind Disney's It's a Small World, is filled with inspiration and color. A great pick for integrating art, history, and creativity.

Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh

Three clever white mice get into jars of paint and discover how colors mix. A fantastic, hands-on introduction to primary and secondary colors.

Monsters Love Colors by Mike Austin

Silly monsters mix red, yellow, and blue to create new hues in this high-energy, giggle-worthy read. A great way to teach color mixing through laughter!

Mix It Up by Hervé Tullet

This interactive book turns reading into a hands-on color mixing experiment. Perfect for circle time or one-on-one learning, it invites kids to press, rub, and shake the pages.

Mixed: A Colorful Story by Arree Chung

A powerful story about inclusion and diversity told through primary colors who discover the beauty of blending and mixing. Great for sparking conversations about kindness and unity.

Little Green Peas: A Big Book of Colors by Keith Baker

Follow a crew of adventurous green peas as they explore a rainbow world. Bold pages and simple text make this one a hit for both toddlers and preschoolers.

Wow! Said the Owl by Tim Hopgood

An adorable owl stays awake all day to discover a world bursting with colors. This sweet, gentle book makes color recognition magical and memorable.

 A Rainbow of My Own by Don Freeman

In this imaginative classic, a child dreams of catching a rainbow and playing with its colors. A dreamy story that encourages creativity and wonder.

Bear Sees Colors by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman

Join Bear and his friends as they explore nature and discover colors all around them. The rhyming text and gorgeous illustrations are perfect for a read-aloud.