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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Color Thief
By Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly Peters, Karin Littlewood (Illustrator)
A boy's world loses color as his father battles depression, but hope returns with healing.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 191 ratings
24 pages· 443 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a world drained of color, a young boy watches his father vanish into the shadows of depression. As his father seeks help, vibrant hues slowly return, bringing hope and healing. This touching tale explores the impact of mental illness through a child's eyes, offering a gentle guide for families navigating similar struggles. Will the colors of life fully return, and can the bond between father and son be restored? Discover a journey of resilience and understanding in this beautifully illustrated story.
From the publisher
A child recounts his experience of losing his father to depression in this poignant and beautifully illustrated picture book. The boy’s father disappears into a world without color. As the father seeks help, color begins to reappear and with it hope. An ideal book for parents and caregivers to share with children to help them make sense of the devastating effects that depression can cause.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 443
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD510L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 178129
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2015
- First published
- January 1, 2014
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780807512739
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