Families who loved Vivid: Poems & Notes About Color by written and illustrated by Julie Paschkis often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts asking 'why' about the world around them or when they are deeply engaged in an art project. It is the perfect bridge for a child who loves both creative expression and scientific inquiry, offering a dual perspective on how we see and name the world. This collection uses whimsical poetry and vibrant gouache illustrations to explore the science and soul of color. From the physics of light to the history of pigments, the book transitions seamlessly between imaginative verse and fascinating factoids. It is ideal for elementary-age children who are beginning to appreciate wordplay and complex vocabulary. You might choose it to spark a conversation about how different people perceive the world or simply to enrich a rainy afternoon of indoor painting.
