Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody. That said, when we read it, my son is happy to discuss how he has been feeling and it prompts conversation about what he has done that day (when getting this info is like getting blood out of a stone usually)! I recommend the book Black Is a Rainbow Color as a means to both acknowledge how the color black is loaded with historical baggage, but is also a strong color that reflects a powerful culture as well. There needs to be a shift from color preference, asking children questions like “What is your favorite color?

Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. I'm reading it with my 3year old and the no pressure no drama style means some days she wants to talk about feelings in the book and other days she'd rather just list the animals illustrated inside - and that's perfect for us as it provokes thought and discussion rather then force feeding information. For instance, whereas the color black may indicate darkness and evil in western culture, it may represent good health or prosperity in some Asian cultures and masculinity in some Latin/South American and African cultures ( “Colours and Their Meanings Around the World”). You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. A rhyming story, it describes each day in terms of a particular color which is in turn associated with a specific emotion.I had never heard of it but she recommended it to help my little guy identify his emotions so that he could learn to explain them rather than acting out. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Yellow and pink days are happy like buzzing bees and jumping flamingos, directly in contrast to black days like mad and loud wolves, howling and growling at every cloud.

This can foster negative self-concept for Black and Brown children and teach misleading information about various identities and diversity. We have had the odd conversation after reading it that reflects the colour of the day that we have had - or how we felt in colours when we fell out or did something fun. This is a book good for starting conversations about feelings rather then directing or teaching about them directly. My Many Colored Days intends to teach early elementary children that it is normal to experience different emotions on different days and even on the same day, which sometimes makes it hard to understand and express yourself. In 1957, Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat became the prototype for one of Random House’s best-selling series, Beginner Books.

My Many Colored Days, published in 1996, reflects conversations within child psychology at the time. It does not pass judgement on feelings or describe them as positive or negative, it simply gives an idea of what effect thay have using very simple text and powerful images. Seuss's youngest concept book is now available in a sturdy board book designed especially for his youngest fans. This book is a wonder because it helps put emotions and moods into simple color terms the kids can grasp, helping them process and move on.