Red is a Dragon: A Book of Colors
By Roseanne Thong
The Story
A young Chinese American girl notices color everywhere in her everyday world, from red dragons and firecrackers to lychees, and brown in her own teddy bear.
Why It's Special
For the kid who points out every color on every walk, this turns that habit into a book of its own.
- Big idea: Color is everywhere once you start looking, and everyday life is full of small things worth naming.
- Vibes: Bright, rhythmic, and warmly observant.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love rhyming and finishing the last word
- enjoy naming colors they spot around them
- are working on building vocabulary through everyday objects
- respond well to a simple, repeating structure
Ask Your Little Reader
- Real-life connection: What red things can you find in our house right now?
- Imagination: If you could invent a new color, what would it look like?
- Observation: Why do you think the girl compares red to a dragon and firecrackers?
- Personal connection: What's your favorite color, and what does it remind you of?
