Help children process their anger with this honest, lighthearted story about handling intense emotions with creativity and authenticity. In this second book about Avery and her talking crayon friends from author, speaker, and mom Toni Collier, the crayons use coloring, understanding, and humor to teach Avery's little brother Owen how to pause, peek under his feelings, and take control of his reactions.

When Avery watches Owen get upset after a hard loss at his soccer game, she calls in her trusty crayons. They help Owen draw his emotions to process how he feels, and they show him that the outcome of a soccer game does not determine his self-worth. Owen also discovers that God can create beauty even from our failures—and that He still loves us when we get angry!

In Broken Crayons Still Color When I'm Mad, children 4 to 8 will . . .

• learn that "mad is not bad";
• see that everyone feels angry sometimes;
• learn to examine, process, and reframe emotions through art; and
• practice coping skills, such as drawing frustrations, pausing before reacting, and discovering underlying worries.

This illustrated picture book includes . . .

• an inventive illustration style that models to children how to draw their own feelings;
• a sibling pair learning together and supporting each other;
• a feelings funnel graphic to guide children in identifying the emotions under their anger, such as jealousy, embarrassment, and fear; and
• a beautiful gift package with a presentation page and deluxe dust jacket.

With a fun story, silly crayon characters, and practical guidance for kids struggling with powerful emotions such as insecurity and perfectionism, Broken Crayons Still Color When I'm Mad is a meaningful gift for back-to-school, kids facing tough situations, and any child with big feelings. It's also a helpful social-emotional resource for counselors, therapists, and classroom teachers. This adorable story will entertain children as it assures them that God is making a beautiful masterpiece out of things, even if those things are broken.