The Color of Home

Reach for this book when your child is facing a major life transition, struggling to express complex feelings about a past home, or needs to understand the journey of a new classmate. This moving story follows Hassan, a young Somali boy starting school in America. While he initially feels out of place, he uses painting to share the vibrant colors of his former life and the difficult reasons his family had to leave. It is a powerful tool for building empathy and validating that it is okay to feel both sad about what was lost and hopeful about what is new. Ideal for children aged 5 to 9, it treats the refugee experience with honesty, dignity, and the healing power of art.