1 / 7The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions is a 22-page picture book that uses colours to help young readers identify feelings. Its short story follows a confused monster as a girl helps him sort emotions including anger, happiness, calm, sadness and fear.
At a glance
- Connects emotions with colour through a simple story about sorting mixed-up feelings.
- The listing suggests it for shared reading, conversations about feelings and colour learning.
- The publisher listing suggests ages 2–4, while its grade-level field says Preschool–3.
Reference price: $11.99
Price checked: Nov 12, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Uses a story and colour associations to introduce emotional vocabulary to young children.
- The 22-page length makes it a brief option for a shared reading session.
- The listing identifies conversation about feelings and colour concepts as intended uses.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | LB Kids |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 29 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 22 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0316450057 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0316450058 |
| Reading age | Customer suggested age: 2 - 4 years |
| Grade level | Preschool - 3 |
| Dimensions | 17.78 x 1.65 x 17.78 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Caregivers looking for a story to start conversations about emotions with young children.
- Readers introducing colour concepts alongside feelings.
- Counsellors, therapists, social workers and other caregivers seeking a simple discussion prompt.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for an activity workbook or an in-depth guide to emotional regulation. The listing describes a short concept story.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as educational and age-appropriate, with readers also highlighting its illustrations, story and appeal for repeated reading. That reported response suits the listing's brief, colour-linked approach to introducing feelings, though the supplied feedback does not establish that every child will respond the same way.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback describes it as educational and age-appropriate.
- Readers praise the illustrations and story, and report that children want to revisit it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the story about?
A confused Color Monster feels several emotions at once. A girl helps him connect feelings such as anger, happiness, calm, sadness and fear with colours.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 22 pages.
What age is it listed for?
The reading-age field says "Customer suggested age: 2 - 4 years" and the grade-level field says "Preschool - 3".
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