The Color Monster: A Story about Emotions by Llenas, Anna

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.

Perfect for:

• Reading to children who have strong emotions
• Starting conversations about feelings
• Introducing color concepts
• Inspiring art activities using colors with emotions themes
• Counselors, therapists, social workers, and caregivers of all kinds

Read all three books about The Color Monster!
The Color Monster
The Color Monster Goes to School
Dr. Color Monster and the Emotions Toolkit

Author: Anna Llenas
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/04/2018
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.90h x 10.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780316450010
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 501143 / Color Monster


Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2018 pg. 63
School Library Journal 07/01/2018 pg. 53
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
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.