Vibrant, beautifully illustrated pages
Every page is bursting with color, playful details, and little surprises to discover together.
A joyful picture book for ages 4–8
The World Needs Your Colors
Meet Chroma, a colorful girl who starts hiding the very things that make her special. With a little help from her friend Nibby, she discovers that being yourself is something worth celebrating.
A beautifully illustrated hardcover storybook about friendship, courage, and letting your true colors shine.
- Ships in late January 2027
- Free US shipping over $150
- Kickstarter BackedSupported by 125+ backers
- Created in OaklandA story by Jeremy Laurin
- Keepsake HardcoverBeautiful full-color illustrations
- Big Feelings, Big HeartA story about being yourself
Why families love it
A story that stays with them
read it again!An empowering message
A gentle reminder that being different is something to celebrate, even when it takes a little courage.
Meaningful family conversations
A story that opens the door to talking about kindness, friendship, big feelings, and being yourself.
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Meet the characters
Two best friends, one very colorful world
Chroma
Chroma is creative, curious, and full of color. But when she starts worrying about what others think, she begins hiding the brightest parts of herself. With a little help from Nibby, she discovers that being brave doesn't mean never feeling afraid.
BoldBrightFearless
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Nibby
Nibby is a curious little Rainbow Puff with a big heart and a love of all things colorful. When Chroma starts feeling unsure of herself, Nibby is there with a little encouragement and a reminder that our colors make us who we are.
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From our kickstarter community
The story that's already touching hearts
"It’s a beautiful and developmentally appropriate way of showing children that it’s ok to be who you are."
"I’m a teacher and think the world needs this book. The concept is absolutely beautiful."
"I'm LGBTQ+ and this message is exactly what I needed when I was little. I want to share it with all the littles in my life."
"I'm a local artist and the book has a good theme. An amazing message that needs to be shared with the world."
"I'm bisexual and nonbinary and I love the representation. I wish there had been books like this when I was a kid."
"I love the story and concept. It gives me hope in these challenging times."
The ultimate storytime bundle
The story, plus a friend to hug while you read it.
Pick your bundle and save on the book and plush together.
Storytime + Keychain Pals
The hardcover, plus two tiny friends to clip on and take everywhere.
- The World Needs Your Colors hardcover
- Chroma keychain plush (7")
- Nibby Mini keychain plush (6")
- FREE World Needs Your Colors A5 sticker sheet
Regular price $74.97Bundle price $70.00You save $4.97
Ships in late January 2027
Storytime + Big Squish
The hardcover, plus the biggest, softest reading buddy in the Color Crew.
- The World Needs Your Colors hardcover
- Nibby Big Squish plush (12")
- FREE World Needs Your Colors A5 sticker sheet
Regular price $64.98Bundle price $60.00You save $4.98
Ships in late January 2027
Just want the book? Pre-order the hardcover
Your questions, answered
The World Needs Your Colors is recommended for ages 4–8, but its message is for everyone! Little ones will love the colorful illustrations and Chroma and Nibby's adventures, while older kids and grown-ups can connect with its heartwarming message about friendship, courage, and being yourself.
All pre-orders ship in late January 2027. We will email your tracking details the moment your package leaves our doors.
Our hardcover book ships anywhere in the United States, with free shipping on orders over $150!
A few of our plush friends have some travel restrictions for now. Nibby cannot currently ship to Massachusetts, while Chroma cannot ship to Ohio, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania. These restrictions also apply to bundles that include them.
We're working to bring our colorful friends to more places and will share updates as soon as anything changes!
Wipe the hardcover with a soft, dry cloth and keep it out of strong sunlight so the colors stay bright. Plushies are surface wash only: a damp cloth and a little gentle soap does the trick.
read it again!Fill your bookshelf with color.
Bring Chroma and Nibby's heartwarming adventure home. Pre-order your hardcover today and share a story that celebrates what makes each of us special. Expected to ship in late January 2027.
More colorful chaos soon.