The Colour Monster: The Feelings Doctor and the Emotions Toolkit

The latest picture book in the bestselling The Colour Monster series, from talented author-illustrator Anna Llenas, encourages conversations about consent, mental health, and wellbeing.

One day, Nuna finds herself in a situation where she doesn't know how to say no, leaving her feeling strange and confused. So, she goes to see Colour Monster, who is now a doctor and can help heal emotions, especially those that are big and difficult to understand.

Initially, Nuna struggles to find the right words. However, with the help of Colour Monster and his emotions toolkit, Nuna learns how to use tools and techniques that make her feel better. Together, they try activities like deep breathing, arts and crafts, blowing bubbles, and dancing until she starts to feel calmer. Will Nuna now be able to talk about what's bothering her?

This story addresses complex themes around consent, saying no, and mental wellbeing in a sensitive, age-appropriate way. Through Anna's experience as an art therapist, she has interwoven techniques that can make these conversations easier. Including big, fold-out pages, children can look inside the emotions toolkit and make use of the ideas themselves (with the support of a grown-up when needed).

The ideal conversation starter for readers of The Colour Monster, The Colour Monster Goes to School and Don't Hug Doug.