Colors in Nature - (Nature's Wonderful Colors) by Stepanka Sekaninova & Jana Sedlackova (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Discover real colors found in nature in this vibrant STEM book about animals, plants, and the world around us.

What does raspberry red look like in the wild? Can you spot turquoise in a butterfly's wings or a shimmering stone? Colors in Nature invites children ages 6-9 on a vibrant journey through the natural world, exploring how colors appear in animals, plants, minerals, and landscapes.

With magnificent hand-painted illustrations and a playful, sensory approach, this book helps kids connect colors to the world around them--how they might feel, sound, or even taste. From the golden glow of honey to the soft pink of flower petals, each spread is a celebration of nature's palette. Whether your child is an aspiring artist, a curious scientist, or simply loves beautiful books, Colors in Nature is a joyful celebration of the world's most dazzling details.

• STEM Meets Art - Combines science, nature, and color theory in a way that's fun and accessible for young learners.


• Sensory Exploration & Visual Thinking - Encourages kids to imagine how colors relate to texture, sound, and emotion.


• Perfect for Budding Artists & Nature Lovers - Includes a mini painting course at the end to inspire creativity and hands-on learning.


• Award-Winning Series - Part of the Nature's Wonderful Colors collection, selected by the Wall Street Journal as one of the "Best Picture Books for Kids."


• Great for Classrooms, Homeschool, and Gift-Giving - A beautiful resource for teaching color, observation, and artistic expression.

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Review Quotes

"Yellow takes yet more forms in Colors in Nature, a picture book written by Czech writers Stěpánka Sekaninová and Jana Sedláčková, who go into greater detail. Here in little paintings by Magdalena Konečná we see the finely graded yellows of things both well-known and less-celebrated: the blooms of forsythia and cowslip; the gleams of sulfur, gold and citrine; the yellows of ginger and bumblebees and dripping amber honey." --The Wall Street Journal

"A book perfect for budding artists, Colors in Nature is a beautifully illustrated book of animals and plants with the featured colors that could spark new artistic ideas and color experimentation." --YA Books Central

"This is such a beautiful book! I was blown away by the vibrant illustrations and the approach to connecting colors to nature. It is a beautiful approach to teaching children colors and connecting them to animals, plants, rocks, etc. Making connections is important, and a creative approach is great for children! I want to recommend this for my library!" --Jordan Gray, Librarian

"What a stunning book! And such a unique concept. Every page is a celebration of nature - animals, flowers, plants, trees, and much more. I love all the details. It is a book you and your children can just explore for hours. I highly recommend it!" --Fill Your House with Books, IG

About the Author

Jana Sedlackova is a children's book author who graduated from the School of Textile Design and Management. In her free time, she enjoys singing in choirs and decorating gingerbread during Christmastime. Her work is driven by the belief that everyone is searching for the perfect fairytale. She hails from Brno, Czech Republic.

Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.

Magdalena Konecna illustrated her first book when she was only 17 years old. Her main sources of inspiration are her dreams and travels and the natural world. You can find her pictures on greeting cards and in notebooks, as well as in various publications. She lives and works in the Czech Republic.