More Colors in the Box

Based on a true story. Written for every family.

Ariana loves to color. So when a classmate comments on the color of her skin, it leaves her with a question she carries all the way home.

What happens next is a gentle, powerful lesson, sparked by a simple box of crayons, about why our differences are exactly what make the world beautiful. With the help of a caring teacher, Ariana and her classmate Jessie discover together what every child deserves to know: there is room for every color, and the world is richer because of it.

More Colors in the Box is drawn from a real moment in a real preschool classroom. It is the kind of story that leaves children a little more confident in who they are, a little kinder and more curious toward friends who look different from them, and with a simple, memorable picture of why our differences make life richer. A warm, beautifully illustrated read-aloud for children ages 3 to 8, it opens one of childhood's most important conversations with kindness, honesty, and hope.

Inside the book:

• A complete story children will ask for again and again
• Discussion questions to spark meaningful conversations at home
• A classroom lesson plan for teachers and educators

Crafted with care and shaped by research, including interviews and conversations with parents, teachers, and children, this is a book built for family story time, classrooms, and school libraries alike.

More colors in the box. A better picture for us all.