Mouse Paint
By Ellen Stoll Walsh
The Story
Three playful white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint. They mix the colors by splashing and dancing, learning about color combinations and creating a joyful, vibrant world.
Why It's Special
If your child loves exploring colors, creativity, and playful learning, Mouse Paint is an enchanting journey into the world of art.
- Big idea: Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint, and their adventures in color mixing introduce young readers to the magic of creativity.
- Vibes: Light-hearted, curious, and engaging with a focus on exploration and fun.
Notice how the playful mice mix colors and create new ones, sparking imagination and laughter during every read-aloud session.
Perfect For Kids Who...
- enjoy playful learning about colors
- love art and creativity
- are fascinated by animals and their antics
- like interactive storytelling
Ask Your Little Reader
Dive deeper into the story with these thoughtful questions.
- Story & problem-solving: What happens when the mice mix red and blue paint?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the mice feel when they discover the new colors?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever mixed colors while painting? What did you create?
- Imagination: If you were one of the mice, what color would you create and why? Encourage your child to draw their favorite colors inspired by the mice's playful experiments.