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Colors Are Nice (Little Golden Book)

by Adelaide Holl

Book Details

Publisher:S Books
Published:1966
Pages:32
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1524771619

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

A beloved 1962 Little Golden Book is back in print! This poetic look at colors, told in simple rhyme, celebrates not only primary colors, but "colors all mixed up," and teaches about stripes, sparkles, and spots on adorable animals and in beautiful landscapes. Full color.

Our Review

This charming 1962 classic offers a gentle introduction to color concepts through simple, rhyming verse that flows like a soft melody. The book moves beyond basic color identification to explore mixed hues and patterns like stripes and spots, all illustrated through endearing animal characters and inviting landscapes. Young children will find themselves pointing at the vibrant pages as they discover how colors appear in their world, from familiar objects to imaginative combinations. The rhythmic text makes this an ideal read-aloud experience that naturally builds early literacy skills while celebrating visual discovery.

What sets this color exploration apart is its thoughtful progression from primary colors to more complex visual concepts, helping children notice details in their environment. The vintage illustrations maintain a timeless warmth that feels both nostalgic and fresh, featuring animals and scenes that captivate young imaginations without overwhelming them. Parents seeking a calm, engaging way to introduce color theory and pattern recognition will appreciate how seamlessly the learning unfolds through poetry. This book transforms ordinary color identification into a lyrical observation of beauty in everyday life.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction