A story book for all ages

The World Needs Your Colors

A joyful hardcover about a girl who learns her colors were never really gone. With Chroma and Nibby leading the way, it's a warm reminder for kids and grown-ups to shine exactly as they are.

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  • Ships in December
  • Free US shipping over $150
The World Needs Your Colors hardcover with Chroma and Nibby plushies
A parent and child reading the book together
Pre-order · $24.99storytime approved!
  • Community BackedLoved by over 125 families
  • Oakland AuthorBorn in California
  • Premium EditionVibrant print
  • Big FeelingsEmotional wellness tool

Why families love it

A story that stays with them

A parent and child reading The World Needs Your Colors together read it again!

Vibrant, beautifully illustrated pages

Every spread is bursting with color, tiny details and friendly faces to find on every read.

An empowering message

A gentle story that tells kids their big feelings, bright ideas and unique colors are exactly what the world needs.

Meaningful family conversations

Simple moments that open up chats about kindness, friendship and being yourself, long after the last page.

Meet the characters

Two best friends, one very colorful world

Chroma, the creative hero, waving with a paintbrush

The creative hero

Chroma

Chroma is bright, curious and always holding a paintbrush. When the colors fade, Chroma learns that showing your brightness is brave, and that it was never too much.

BoldBrightFearless
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Nibby, the loyal puffball best friend

The loyal best friend

Nibby

Nibby is a soft, round puffball with the biggest heart. Nibby may not say much, but always shows up, and makes anyone feel seen and safe just by being close by.

LoyalGentleSquishy
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Sneak peek

Take a peek inside

Turn a few pages before it arrives. Swipe, use the arrows, or tap the dots.

Spread: Chroma painting a rainbow
Spread: Nibby hugging Chroma
Spread: the whole world in color

From the Kickstarter family

What our people are saying about the book

"It’s a beautiful and developmentally appropriate way of showing children that it’s ok to be who you are."

AmandaKickstarter Family Backer

"I’m a teacher and think the world needs this book. The concept is absolutely beautiful."

KelleyEducator & Backer

"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."

NoelKickstarter backer

"I'm a local artist and the book has a good theme. An amazing message that needs to be shared with the world."

BradleyCommunity Backer

"I'm bisexual and nonbinary and I love the representation. I wish there had been books like this when I was a kid."

ArinKickstarter backer

"I love the story and concept. It gives me hope in this challenging time."

GinaKickstarter backer
JT at a drawing desk sketching Chroma and Nibby

The author's corner

Hi, I'm JT.

I wrote this book for every kid who has ever been told they were too loud, too much, or too different. Chroma started as a little doodle in my sketchbook and grew into a whole world of color, with Nibby right beside them the entire way.

Thanks to 125 amazing Kickstarter backers, that world is now a real hardcover book. More than anything, I hope every reader closes the last page knowing one thing:

Your colors are not a problem to be solved.
JTAuthor and founder of Colorful Chaos

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.

Best deal

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 December

Best value

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 December

Just want the book? Pre-order the hardcover

Little questions, answered

Ages 3 to 8, and every grown-up who reads along. Little ones love spotting Chroma and Nibby on each page, and older kids connect with the message about being yourself.

All pre-orders ship in December. We will email your tracking details the moment your package leaves our doors.

The hardcover ships anywhere in the United States, and orders over $100 ship free.

A couple of our plush friends have a few travel limits for now: Nibby is currently unavailable for delivery to Massachusetts, and Chroma is currently unavailable for delivery to Ohio, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Bundles that include them follow the same limits, and your delivery options are always confirmed at checkout.

We are working on it and will share an update the moment that 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.

A parent and child reading The World Needs Your Colors together at bedtime read it again!

Fill your bookshelf with color.

Pre-order now and Chroma and Nibby will be on their way to you in December.

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