In today’s post, we’re going to explore 22 captivating picture books centered around colors in Spanish. As Lennox and I immerse ourselves in color learning activities this summer, I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of incorporating colorful language into our daily interactions.
From describing a “white doggy” to pointing out a “blue chair,” the transformation in Lennox’s confidence with colors, both in Spanish and English, fills my bilingual mama heart with joy.
A cornerstone of our language learning journey has been exploring the world of picture books. These books not only expand vocabulary but also foster emotional connections between us as we share stories together, a sentiment echoed by the National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance.
In light of this, I’m thrilled to provide this list of 22 picture books about colors in Spanish. My hope is that you and your preschooler will embark on a colorful adventure, bonding through language while nurturing vocabulary growth and cultural awareness. Let’s dive in and explore the vibrant world of Spanish language learning together!
*This site may contain affiliate links. To real the full disclosure, click here.
*Bilingual picture books about color in Spanish that are in Spanish & English
1. El monstruo de colores
By: Anna Llenas
(1-6 years)
El monstruo de colores is one of Lennox’s favorite books. Learn about the colors through beautiful imagery and the monster’s wave of emotions.
2. Los pingüinos adoran los colores *
By: Sarah Aspinall
(4-8 years)
Introduce the six primary and secondary colors with mamá pingüina y sus pingüinitos through graphic illustrations.
3. Pintura de ratón *
By: Ellen Stoll Walsh
(0-3 years old)
A beautiful lesson of colors by three mice who discover three jars of paint- red, blue and yellow.\
Grab your free printable bilingual color flashcards in Spanish and English!
4. Oso Pardo, oso Pardo, ¿qué ves ahí?
By: Eric Carle
(2-5 years)
Learn about the colors with oso Pardo and all of his colorful friends.
5. El punto
By: Peter H. Reynolds
(5-8 years)
A story about color and creativity that follows Vashti through her journey of surprise and self-discovery.
6. A su propio color *
by: Leo Lionni
(2-5 years)
All animals have a color. But what if a certain animal doesn’t have just one color? Through this fun tale, your child can learn about colors and the color-changing chameleon.
More book lists in Spanish:
- 30+ Best Summer Books in Spanish for Children
- 15 Spanish Fall Books To Read This Otoño
- 24 Winter Books in Spanish
- 25 Spanish Picture Books To Read This Christmas
- 27 + Best Books for Earth Day in Spanish for Kids
- 18 + Traditional Fairy Tales Books in Spanish For Children
- 23 Spanish Children’s Picture Books To Learn the Alphabet
- 30 + Books in Spanish About Emotions
- 17 Ocean Books in Spanish for Kids
- 20 Back-to-School Picture Books in Spanish
- 12 Zoo Animal Picture Books in Spanish
- 30 Spanish Books About Space in Spanish for Kids
7. Ceci y Leo: Los colores
By:Jacques Duquennoy
(2-5 years)
Color all of the colors with Ceci, the zebra, and Leo the chameleon.
8. Mezclados. Una historia de colores
By: Aree Chung
(5-7 years)
Red, blue, and yellow all lived in harmony until they all started to fight over who was better. Learn about color, tolerance and the importance of celebrating differences through this vibrant book.
Related: Naranja vs Anaranjado: What’s the Difference?
9. 10 ovejitas
By: Franziska Gehm
(2-5 years)
Learn about colors and numbers with 10 ovejitas.
Get more practice with numbers and colors with our color by number printables in Spanish.
10. El arcoiris de emociones con Bimba y Cañolino
By: Elisa Cucinelli
(0-6 years)
A colorful, magical adventure about the rainbow of emotions.
Read more: 30 + Books in Spanish About Emotions
11. Cosme: El mago de colores
By: Sandra Jaramillo Botero
(7-13 years)
Learn all about the colors and mixing colores with Cosme the color wizard.
12. Los colores del señor Bear
By: Virginie Aracil
(3-5 years)
13. El pez arcoiris
By: Marcus Pfister
(3-6 years)
Who doesn’t love the rainbow fish? Learn about the colors through her beautiful scales.
14. Azul el sombrero, verde el sombrero
By: Sandra Boynton
(1-3 years)
15. ¿Cómo aprenden los dinosaurio los colores?
By: Jane Yolen
(3-5 years)
A captivating and inspiring tale of where dinosaurs learn their colors
16. El libro más bonito de todos los colores
By: Tom Schamp
Learn colors through all things big and small that can be found in the city.
17. Tren de carga *
By: Donald Crews
(4-6 years)
Learn about the different types of train and their magnificient colors.
17. Zapata: Colores *
By: Patty Rodriguez, Ariana Stein, Citlali Reyes
(0-4 years)
Learn not only about the different colors, but the Mexican revolution as well!
18. Elmer y los colores
By: David McKee
(3-5 years)
Learn the colors with Elmer, the multicolored elephant!
20. ¿Qué colores comiste hoy?
By: Hope H. Lee
Learn how to eat healthy with a variety of colors. The more colors on your plate the better!
21. Capa de colores
By: Karl Beckstrand
A book about color, careers and culture. Learn the colors through Latin and African superheroes.
22. El Color Negro Mola
by: Coni La Grotteria
Black is a color just like any other, but the color Black cannot understand why no one else wants to paint with him.
I hope you enjoyed this list of books about color in Spanish for preschoolers. Drop me a comment below letting me know which book you think your child will love! Don’t forget to subscribe to receive exclusive access to all of our free printables in Spanish!
