Emotions--including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm--are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out.
Emotions--including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm--are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out.
Unpack feelings using color with this bestselling character who helps young readers identify emotions and feel more in control.
One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his mixed-up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result. Everyone will enjoy sharing this concept book that taps into both socio-emotional growth and color concepts in a simple, friendly way.
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“"The multimedia illustrations are downright splendid."-- Kirkus Reviews”
"Llenas finds an approachable way for kids to identify feelings, and allows for the understanding that one can have many emotions at once... A great guide and conversation starter."--School Library Journal
"[An] inviting exploration of colors and emotions.... The story should resonate with children whose emotions are not always easy to control."--The Horn Book
"Helps process emotions using beautiful, affirming language.... Visually rich and poetically told."--Booklist
"The multimedia illustrations are downright splendid."--Kirkus Reviews
Anna Llenas is an artist, author, and illustrator of books that talk about emotions, including The Color Monster, The Color Monster Goes to School, and Dr. Color Monster. In her work as an art therapist, she has been able to experience the power that art has to heal and transform people, individually and collectively. She lives in Spain.
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