The Day the Colors Ran Away

By Emeka Mba

What happens when the colors of your world disappear?
Mila wakes up one morning to find her favorite drawings pale and gray-her rainbow cat, the sunny skies, even her crayons have lost their sparkle. But when a whisper from her sketchbook tells her the colors ran away because of how she's been feeling inside, Mila must journey into a magical world of faded trees and sleepy clouds to bring them back.
Along the way, she meets Grumble Goo and a timid little Fear hiding in a cardboard cave. With courage, kindness, and a little imagination, Mila learns that emotions are powerful-and that by sharing love, joy, and compassion, we can brighten the world around us.
The Day the Colors Ran Away is: A heartwarming rhyming story for kids ages 4-8Perfect for parents and teachers teaching emotional intelligenceA great gift for fans of The Color Monster or The Invisible StringFilled with beautiful watercolor illustrations that bring feelings to lifeA gentle way to talk about sadness, empathy, and positive choicesIncludes a bonus page:
What color are YOU feeling today? - a space for children to express their emotions through drawing
Perfect for: Storytime, bedtime, classroom SEL lessonsGift-giving for birthdays, holidays, and back-to-schoolParents looking for tools to help children talk about feelings

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJ55GZDT
• ISBN13: 9798292896968
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"