The Smushkins: Colors

Whether blowing up a balloon or watering a garden, colors abound around the adorable Smushkins—and toddler fans will be excited to discover a world of colors. When Smushkins shake a brilliant autumn tree, what do they get? A massive pile of red leaves to jump into! When a Smushkin twirls some cotton candy at the fair, what comes next? A cloud of pink! In a Smushkin’s world, dogs dig up bones in white snow, painters paint themselves into a purple corner, and friends jump together into luscious brown puddles. Reading a bedtime book might lead to a sleepy black doze, but check out the multicolored celebration with all the Smushkins at the end. Claudia Rueda mines the world of the familiar as her gentle characters introduce a rainbow of colors to the youngest of readers. Read more