The Color Monster
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2012 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Color Monster

By Anna Llenas

Part of the The Color Monster series

A monster sorts out its emotions with the help of a friend.

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40 pages· 320 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Color Monster wakes up overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions—angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared. A little girl guides him to understand each feeling through colors. As he sorts his emotions, he discovers self-awareness and peace. This charming tale invites young readers to explore their own feelings and introduces the concept of emotions through vibrant colors. Will Color Monster find clarity and calm in his colorful journey? Perfect for sparking conversations about emotions and inspiring creative activities, this story is a delightful tool for caregivers and educators alike.

From the publisher

The international bestseller that helps young children identify emotions and feel more in control, now available in a classic picture book format.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. Caregivers will enjoy sharing this concept book that taps into both socio-emotional growth and color concepts in a simple, friendly way.

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
320
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~261L
Themes & topics
Books about self-esteemBooks about imagination and playBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about social themesBooks about emotions
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
501143
Publication
Published
September 4, 2018
First published
December 3, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316450010

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