Last Updated on September 23, 2026 by Amanda Leemis
Learning colors is one of the most exciting parts of preschool! The best books about colors make learning red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and more feel like part of the story—not a lesson. We’ve gathered the 10 Best Books About Colors for Preschool (Hollydog’s Top Picks!), filled with colorful illustrations, memorable characters, silly moments, and plenty of opportunities to learn along the way. Head to our full Color Learning Hub for tons of activities that will turn your little learners into little artists!
Why Books About Colors Are Great for Preschoolers
Books about colors make learning fun by helping preschoolers connect color words with the colorful world around them! Through engaging stories and bright illustrations, children can practice identifying and naming colors while building vocabulary, observation skills, and early literacy. Color books can also introduce exciting concepts like color mixing, patterns, and the colors of the rainbow—all through the magic of storytime! Now, check out our top 10 list!
How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow
This book is a teacher’s pick! It’s time to save the rainbows! After the sun and clouds get into an argument, they refuse to share the sky. That means no rainbows! Follow along with the crayons as they try to save the day, plus learn all the colors of the rainbow!
Monsters Love Colors
I love this book because there’s lots of scribbling! This is great for encouraging your little ones to pick up their crayons and get coloring! Follow along as the monsters show you their favorite colors, plus see what happens when they get mixing!
Mouse Paint
This is another teacher’s pick! I love this book! The mice try to hide from cat, so they each jump into a primary color paint. Now what? See what happens when they dance in the colors. How do they mix?
Red is a Dragon
This book is truly a hidden gem! Follow along as a little girl finds all kinds of colors in her everyday life. The beautiful melody takes us through a parade, a day at the beach, time in the kitchen, and more.
Pair this book with red worksheets & orange worksheets.
Mix it Up!
This is another great teacher pick! I love this book because it’s interactive. The readers are asked to mash, mix, and smoosh colors together. Paint with your fingers and see what’s possible when the options are limitless!
Blue Chicken
This book is another hidden gem! The farm drawing is almost complete, but when a little white chicken jumps into the blue paint, it spreads everywhere! What happens to all of the other colors when the meet blue?
Rainbow Colors
This is a newly published book that should definitely make the list. I like this book because it’s like a guessing game. Each page describes the color and names some things associated with it. Turn the page to find out if you guessed the color correctly!
Pair this book with purple worksheets & green worksheets.
Purple, Green, and Yellow
I loved this book when I was young! Brigid is obsessed with coloring! She wants scented markers, bright markers, and even the kind that never washes off! What happens when she draws on herself? Will the colors ever come off?
Color Dance
As a former dancer, I love this book because it encourages movement! See this incredible dance with colorful fabrics. What happens when the fabrics overlap? Grab some fabrics of your own and get moving!
How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors?
This book is simple and I just love the dinosaurs. Follow along as the dinosaurs spot colors throughout their day. I know tons of little ones who love dinosaurs, so I had to add this book to the list!
Pair this book with brown worksheets and black worksheets.
We hope you enjoyed The 10 Best Books About Colors for Preschool (Hollydog’s Top Picks!). Each book was chosen with little learners in mind, with engaging stories, beautiful illustrations, and plenty of opportunities to make learning fun. Happy reading—and have fun exploring our beautiful, colorful world!
