I think the book One by Kathryn Otoshi should be required reading for any child about to start school or preschool. It is simple enough to be absorbed by 3-year-olds, but the lesson is something that children can use their whole lives. The story is about how Red teases Blue all the time, and none of the other colors defend Blue or stand up to Red. Then One comes along, and does both. Not only does One stand up for himself and puts an end to Red's bullying, but he also invites Red to play instead of shutting him out. It's a great little story; simple and timeless.
The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin uses simple metaphors to try and convey how a blind person might experience life, and how they might interpret color through their other senses of touch, taste, hearing, and smell. The book has no colors besides black pages and white text, but the text is accompanied by Braille and raised black line drawings that are meant to be felt rather than seen. The text contains lines like, "Thomas says that yellow tastes like mustard, but is as soft as a baby chick's feathers." It's a wonderful and interesting book.
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