- "Mouse Paint" is a lighthearted introduction to color concepts for young children. Three white mice find three jars of paint - red, blue, and yellow. They jump in and out, dance in the puddles, and discover some amazing things - things like green... and orange...and purple Yet they never forget about the cat. Ellen Stoll Walsh"s mice are enchanting. Their antics will delight children learning colors - and their parents as well.