A Little Book of Colors and Shapes
A free online picture book for ages 2-5: learn rainbow colors and basic shapes like circle, square and triangle, with everyday examples and a fun quiz.
Key takeaways
- The main rainbow colors and where to spot them
- Basic shapes: circle, square, triangle, star and more
- How to find colors and shapes around your home
Look Around You
The world is full of colors and shapes! Let's find them together. Say each color out loud. Trace each shape with your finger. Ready? Let's go!
The Colors
Red is the color of a juicy apple and a fire truck. Red, red, red!
Orange is the color of an orange and a carrot. Yum, orange!
Yellow is the color of the warm sun and a banana. Bright yellow!
Green is the color of grass and leaves. Green like a tree!
Blue is the color of the sky and the sea. Big blue!
Purple is the color of grapes and pretty flowers. Lovely purple!
Put all these colors together in the sky after rain and you get a rainbow! 🌈
The Shapes
A circle is round and round. It has no corners. A ball is a circle. The sun looks like a circle, too.
A square has 4 sides, all the same. Each side is a straight line. A window can be a square.
A triangle has 3 sides and 3 pointy corners. A slice of pizza looks like a triangle. So does a party hat!
A rectangle has 4 sides, like a square, but two sides are long and two are short. A door is a rectangle.
A star has pretty points that shine. Stars twinkle in the night sky. ⭐
A heart is the shape we use to say I love you. ❤️
Colors and Shapes Together
Now let's mix them!
- A red circle could be a big red ball.
- A yellow star shines in the dark sky.
- A green square could be a leaf on the ground.
- A blue triangle could be a little sailboat's sail.
Your Turn
Look around your room right now. Can you find something red? Can you find something shaped like a circle? Point to it and say its name!
The more you look, the more colors and shapes you will see. They are everywhere!
When you are done, sing your way through the alphabet in My First ABC Book, or watch nature grow in The Tiny Seed.
Quick quiz
Test yourself and earn XP
What color is the sky on a sunny day?
On a clear, sunny day the sky is blue.
How many sides does a triangle have?
A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners.
Which shape is round like a ball?
A circle is round, with no corners at all.
FAQ
Young children learn to name common colors and simple shapes, and to spot them in the world around them.
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