The Gruffalo teaches colors with objects found in nature, such an orange butterfly and green leaves.

Labeled photographs present the English and Spanish words for colors and objects that are those colors, including a yellow cheese, blueberries, a pink dress, and a silver spoon.

Differently named and colored dinosaurs hatching from an egg are presented on each double-page spread. Die cut openings in the pages starting at the front cover show part of all the eggs underneath. The openings diminish in size so parts of almost all the eggs and a variety of colors are visible from the front cover.