Book cover of The Color Monster: A Story about Emotions

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Unpack feelings with color in this international bestseller that 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,…

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2 authors picked The Color Monster as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book has been such a hit in our house! My kids love the colorful characters and how each emotion is represented by a different color. It’s such a great tool for teaching young kids emotional awareness, and that is most definitely needed in this day and age! 

The Color Monster is a beautifully illustrated pop-up book that helps children learn to identify their emotions.

My son loves this book because of its visual appeal and how it has helped him learn about all the different feelings he can have and how it is okay to feel many different ways throughout the day.

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