C is for Colours.

A selection of some of the best picture books for toddlers, pre-schoolers and early primary aged children learning about colours and shapes:

    Crayon by Simon Rickerty

    24/02/2020 Lollipop Library

    A funny introduction to colours and colour combinations that will surely have little ones laughing along. A red crayon and a blue crayon start off as friends but things go a bit haywire when they start colouring where they shouldn’t! This novel story is a rainbow riot of fun for everyone.

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    Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle

    30/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    An excellent book for young readers learning about colours. The big, bold illustrations are simple yet effective and guaranteed to capture the short attention span of inquisitive toddlers. The clear drawings stand out against white space to ensure little eyes stay focused on the colour of the animal and the text on the page. The…

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    Blue Chameleon by Emily Gravett

    30/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    A unique examination of colour is provided courtesy of Gravett as the reader is joined by a chameleon who changes colour (and shape) to fit in. The simple language and simple illustrations belie the sophisticated teachings of this picture book which introduces young readers to shapes and colours in an attractive and arresting way. It…

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    The Mixed-Up Chameleon by Eric Carle

    30/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    A disgruntled chameleon suddenly becomes enchanted when he encounters a zoo full of intriguing animals. He wishes to be like each of them, so in turn, he changes shape, colour and size to fit their mould. But he soon learns that it’s better to be yourself than wishing you are something you’re not. A great…

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    The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers

    30/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    If you’re looking for a creative, unique and clever book to read to your child, then you have certainly hit on a treasure with The Day the Crayons Quit. This is an outstanding picture book which is so on point for pre-schoolers and school children it almost feels like it has been written by a…

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