My Very First Book of Colors

The My Very First Book of Colors runs 20 pages and is a 2005 edition, per World of Eric Carle. A small Eric Carle board book that introduces colors for toddlers.

  • 1-3 yearsAge
  • 20Pages
  • boardFormat
  • Eric CarleAuthor

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How the My Very First Book of Colors stacks up

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Pages20

Within the typical range for board books (16 to 30).

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8middle 24120
Edition year2005

Below the typical range for board books (2011 to 2023).

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Price$7.9913th lowest price of 92

Within the typical range for board books ($7.99 to $9.99).

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What sets the My Very First Book of Colors apart

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Book at a glance

Formatboard
Pages20 (other board books here: 8 to 120)
Trim size5 x 7
Edition year2005
Age label1-3 years
In printYes, per the publisher

Listed features

  • Simple color concept book
  • Low list price

Worth checking

  • Short and simple, so outgrown quickly

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  • Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

World of Eric Carle My Very First Book of Colors
TypeBoard book
List price$7.99
AuthorEric Carle
PublisherWorld of Eric Carle
Formatboard
ISBN-139780399243868
Pages20
Trim size5 x 7
Age (publisher)1-3 years
Edition year2005

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My Very First Book of Colors: questions answered

From World of Eric Carle's published specs, last checked 2026-11-05.

What age is My Very First Book of Colors for?

The publisher lists "1-3 years". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

What is the ISBN of this edition?

9780399243868, the board edition, 20 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.

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