About This Book
Leo Lionni's classic picture book, Little Blue and Little Yellow, tells the simple yet profound story of two abstract color spots who are best friends. When they embrace, they blend into green, causing confusion when they return home to their respective blue and yellow families. This beautifully illustrated tale, using torn paper collage, explores themes of friendship, identity, belonging, and the idea that change can be both exciting and a little disorienting. It's a gentle introduction to color mixing and a powerful metaphor for how relationships can transform us, while also emphasizing the importance of staying true to who you are. Perfect for children aged 3-7, it encourages conversations about feelings and acceptance.
Discussion Prompts
1
What happens when Little Blue and Little Yellow hug? What new color do they make?
2
How do Little Blue and Little Yellow feel when they turn green? How do their parents react?
3
What does it mean to be 'true to your colors'? How do Little Blue and Little Yellow find their true colors again?
4
Have you ever felt like you changed when you were with a friend? How did that feel?
