Cover of Little blue and little yellow

Little blue and little yellow

a story for Pippo and Ann and other children

by Leo Lionni

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Two tiny friends, Little Blue and Little Yellow, share a special bond that leads to a magical surprise when their hug turns them green! Their playful adventure explores the joy of friendship and the wonders of color in a simple, charming way perfect for young readers. Bright torn-paper illustrations bring this timeless tale to life, inviting children to discover how true colors shine through love and connection.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipColorEarly Childhood

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9780375860133
Pages
49
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
276
Lexile
440L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Color -- FictionFriendship -- FictionColorJuvenile fictionFictionFriendshipChildren's fictionColor, fictionFriendship, fictionJunenile fictionBoard booksColorsJuvenile literature