I Paint My World
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2026

I Paint My World

Written by Esther Novak · Illustrated by Susan Gal

A boy learns his feelings can color how he sees each day.

3.8 Goodreads · 2 ratings
32 pages· ~420L· AR ~2
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Bookroo's summary

Through spring rain, summer heat, autumn wind and winter snow, a young boy discovers that the same event can bring joy or disappointment. Like a painter choosing colors, he learns he has the power to choose how he responds to the ups and downs around him.

From the publisher

In this gentle story about how we respond to events in the world around us, a young child discovers that his feelings can color the way he experiences everyday ups and downs.Much like a painter selecting from a colorful palette, we all have power to choose how we react to the world around us.From spring rain to summer heat, autumn winds and winter snow, there can be a wide range of emotions. The same sun that melts ice cream warms the ocean water. The rain that cancels a baseball game helps the flowers to grow. Joy and sadness, beauty and disappointment--our feelings are shaped by our inner power, coloring our response to the world around us.Bold, vibrant artwork by award-winning illustrator Susan Gal brings color and movement to this emotion-centered debut picture book by Esther Novak.STARRED REVIEW "It's an unabashedly uplifting message--a flexible attitude makes its own weather--delivered with frown-fixing verve." --Publisher's Weekly"This gentle, visually engaging title will resonate when supporting discussions about feelings, resilience, and mindset." --School Library Journal"Original, exceptional, and a fun read from start to finish." --Midwest Book Review

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~420L
AR book level
~2
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Reading levels
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
October 6, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781681156538

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