The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions

“The Color Monster” series by Anna Llenas. This enchanting collection of books takes toddlers on an unforgettable journey through the kaleidoscope of feelings, fostering a deeper understanding and connection with their emotional landscape. In each installment, the Color Monster embarks on a new adventure, unraveling the mysteries of joy, sadness, anger, and more. Through whimsical illustrations and relatable storytelling, young readers are invited to explore the nuances of each emotion, learning that feelings come in all shapes and colors. What sets these books apart is their gentle approach to emotional intelligence. Rather than shying away from big emotions, “The Color Monster” embraces them, teaching children that it’s natural and healthy to experience a wide range of feelings. By personifying emotions as colorful creatures, the books offer a tangible way for toddlers to identify and express their own emotions. But the magic of “The Color Monster” doesn’t stop there. With each turn of the page, children learn valuable coping strategies for managing their emotions. Whether it’s taking a deep breath to calm down or seeking comfort from a friend, the books empower young readers to navigate life’s ups and downs with confidence and resilience. As a parent, I appreciate the thoughtful approach to emotional literacy in these books. They provide a springboard for meaningful conversations about feelings, helping children develop the language and skills they need to express themselves in healthy ways. In summary, “The Color Monster” series is a treasure trove of wisdom and wonder, offering children a playful yet profound way to explore their emotions. With its vibrant illustrations, heartfelt storytelling, and empowering messages, it’s a must-have addition to any child’s bookshelf.

I want to gift this book for every toddler mom out there. My little guy has a lot of big feelings, and he seemed to be having trouble understanding what he was feeling and how to manage them (like EVERY toddler). He had also started hitting when he was feeling mad. This book has helped a ton. It’s given him a framework to start understanding his feelings and be able to label some of them. The book gave him some words to try using to start talking about them. Best of all, the story is really light and playful; because it’s not heavy-handed, it provided a soft way to open the door to conversations about his feelings without shame or judgement. Also, the illustrations are really cool! Buy this book.

In "The Color Monster" by Anna Llenas, we are introduced to a delightful tale where emotions are brilliantly portrayed through colors. The Color Monster, feeling all mixed up inside, sets out on a journey to sort through his feelings. With the help of a kind friend, he learns to identify each emotion and places them in their own jars, neatly organizing his thoughts and feelings. Anna Llenas' charming illustrations vividly capture the essence of each emotion, making it easy for young readers to understand and relate to. From happiness to sadness, from calmness to fear, the Color Monster's journey teaches children valuable lessons about recognizing and managing their own emotions. "The Color Monster" is a wonderful tool for parents and educators to start conversations about feelings with children, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence from a young age. With its engaging storyline and vibrant illustrations, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages, reminding us all that every emotion has its place and deserves to be acknowledged and understood. 🌈📖😊

my daughter loves this book. and i generally like the message (talking about emotions and stuff) for a kid with big feelings.

It is a cute book, I bought it to read to my students and without knowing I got the perfect match for the science activity that I have planned because it compares some feelings to the weather. The only thing that makes me sad is it wasn't handled with much care and it has deep marks on it; can't return it because I need it for tomorrow but delivery was fast.

What a beautiful book! Very simple but well thought out. My 2 year daughter loves this book. Very easy to understand.....great buy!

We were a bit hesitant on buying this because sometimes monsters in books can be scary BUT they are quite quite. We started when our toddler was 18 months old and now she can relate to feelings and colours. Sometimes she even says "I'm blue" when she feels a little sad at 2.5 years. It's a really good first emotions book. The only part that isn't particularly loved by us is the fear emotion. We didn't want to instill that in our kid, so we often move on pretty quickly.

My son is now 4 years old and although we talk about his feelings, I like to buy books that can assist in his social emotional development as well. This book does a great job at illustrating feelings and labeling them. The feelings aren’t labeled as good or bad, which is also helpful in explaining feelings to children. My son loves this book and sometimes requests it at bedtime. I am also the director of an early development center and our staff have this book in their classrooms. Some of our children have trouble expressing their emotions in a healthy manner, so this has been helpful for teachers to use to talk about feelings. If I had to pick one thing I don’t like about the book (and this is me being VERY picky), it’s that when it talks about anger it mentions taking it out on others, but the other character offers to be nice so the anger will disappear. I don’t want to teach my son that it’s okay to hurt others and that it’s other people’s responsibility to help calm him down. So, I mention other tools I’ve given him like deep breaths or counting for when he feels angry.

Wunderschönes Picture Book zum Farben und Gefühle lernen.

"El Monstruo de Colores" es un libro maravilloso que aborda de manera simple y encantadora las emociones, ayudando a los más pequeños a identificarlas y comprenderlas. A través de su colorido arte y una narrativa fácil de seguir, el libro guía a los niños en un viaje emocional que es tanto educativo como entretenido. La forma en que las emociones se asocian con colores es una herramienta poderosa que facilita el entendimiento y la conversación sobre lo que sentimos. Sin duda, una lectura esencial para cualquier niño, ¡y un gran recurso para padres y educadores!

Adhd suspected in my 4 year old. He has big emotional rollercoasters. But reading the book everyday, watching someone read it on youtube too has made a considerable change in his behavior not only at home but at kindergarten. Even my 2 year old loves it and it helps her too!!

“The Colour Monster” es un encantador libro infantil que aborda el tema de las emociones de una manera accesible y visualmente atractiva. A través de la historia de un monstruo que se siente confundido por sus sentimientos, los niños aprenden a identificar y comprender diferentes emociones como la alegría, la tristeza, el miedo y la ira. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el diseño simple capturan la atención de los pequeños, haciendo que la lectura sea divertida y envolvente. Además, el formato del libro invita a la interacción, ya que los niños pueden asociar los colores con sus propias experiencias emocionales. Este libro es ideal tanto para la lectura en solitario como para momentos de lectura compartida, fomentando conversaciones sobre emociones y ayudando a los niños a expresar lo que sienten. En definitiva, “The Colour Monster” es una herramienta valiosa para la educación emocional desde una edad temprana.

This is NOT the original. It's a short version of the story but it ends so abruptly without any conclusions. It's more of an introduction to colors than to feelings. I will be buying the longer one.