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Primary Paintsville

by Gabrielle Waldman

A splash of color, a lesson in acceptance!

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Illustrated by Agus Prajogo – Available for commissions

Cover of Primary Paintsville children's book.

About the Book

Primary Paintsville by Gabrielle Waldman is a vibrant children’s book that uses color to teach an important lesson about acceptance and diversity. When Gary Green moves to Primary Paintsville, he’s excited to meet his new classmates. But he soon realizes that everyone else in town is either red, yellow, or blue—the primary colors—and they aren’t quite sure how to welcome someone who looks so different.

With cheerful, eye-catching illustrations, this playful story shows how Gary Green uses kindness and creativity to help his classmates and even his teacher see the beauty in every color. By celebrating what makes him unique, Gary helps transform Paintsville into a brighter, more inclusive place for everyone.

Parents and teachers will find Primary Paintsville a valuable storytime read, sparking conversations with children about acceptance, tolerance, and the power of diversity. Young readers will love the colorful characters and positive message that being different can make the world more beautiful.

Illustrations from the Book

Three paint buckets, representing primary colors, cycling to school.
Three paint buckets, representing primary colors, cycling to school.
Parents sending their children, each representing a primary color, to school.
Parents sending their children, each representing a primary color, to school.
A classroom scene where a new student, shown as a non-primary color, is being socially excluded.
A classroom scene where a new student, shown as a non-primary color, is being socially excluded.
A new student, depicted as the color green, explaining to his classmates that he is a mix of basic colors.
A new student, depicted as the color green, explaining to his classmates that he is a mix of basic colors.

Book Details

ISBN-13

978-1684018055

Publisher

Mascot Books

Publish Date

October 2, 2018

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Reading Age

8 – 10 years

Page Count

38 pages

Format

Hardcover

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