Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd ; Hard Cover, Picture Book ; Recommended

Becoming Blue

Author Ellen Tarlow and illustrator Julien Chung create a clever and engaging picture book about finding what it means to be your true self. 

Blue very much wants to be like his friend Red. Red is exciting, funny and fascinating. Blue tries to copy his friend Red, but it isn’t easy or as fun as Blue thought it would be. Blue sets out on a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. 

The illustrations in this book are simple and bold. The message of self-acceptance is easy for young readers to relate to and understand. It would be a wonderful book to add to classrooms and library collections.