Mouse Paint

Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint, dip in, and start splashing and mixing colors to see what new shades they can make.

For the kid who's always got a crayon in hand and paint on their fingers, this is the book that turns color mixing into a small, thrilling discovery.

• Big idea: Curiosity turns simple materials into a whole new understanding of the world.
• Vibes: Playful, bright, and simple — like a first art class in book form.

• are curious about how colors mix and change
• enjoy bold, simple artwork
• like to point and name colors on the page
• are working on early science and cause-and-effect thinking

• Imagination: If you found jars of paint like the mice did, what colors would you want to try first?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever mixed paint or colors together? What happened?
• Story & noticing: What new colors do you think the mice might make when they mix red, blue, and yellow?
• Picture walk: Can you find all three mice on this page? What color is each one?