Emily's Blue Period

Reach for this book when your child is struggling to vocalize the heavy, complicated feelings that come after a divorce or a move between two homes. It provides a beautiful visual language for grief and adjustment through the eyes of Emily, a young artist who feels like her world has lost its color. As Emily navigates her new reality (living in two different houses and missing the 'whole' version of her family) she finds solace in the works of Pablo Picasso. The story gently validates that it is okay to feel 'blue' for a while. It is a sophisticated yet accessible choice for children aged 5 to 9, offering a path toward resilience by showing that even when things change permanently, we can eventually find new ways to create a beautiful, albeit different, life.