Washoe County Library System

Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective.

"Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can't wait to begin! But wait-- how can Marisol ever make a sky without blue paint? After gazing out the bus window and watching from her porch as day turns into night, she closes her eyes and starts to dream"--

An enterprising chicken attempts to help an artist paint the barnyard and accidentally turns the whole picture blue.

Seven-year-old Lena and her mother observe the variations in the color of their friends' skin, viewed in terms of foods and things found in nature.

One by one, a series of animals disappears into the background, until, with the lights turned on, each animal searches for the next in line.

Mimi and Lulu are best friends despite liking different colors and they love playing together, whether it's pretending to be on a phone or being princesses.

Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

A pink fish is mistaken for something scary and a rumor about a great big fish hiding in the deep grows. The red octopus is especially rattled.

Aprende los colores con Pocoyó y su amigos.

A little girl discovers all the bright colors in her Hispanic American neighborhood.