Let's make a little book for each Colour Monster!

We will make a tiny storybook that explains why each monster feels the way they do. This is for a 4-year-old, so we keep it short, colorful and fun. Ask an adult to help with scissors and writing.

Materials

• Paper (4–8 sheets folded in half)
• Crayons, markers or paints
• Stickers, glitter, or scraps of fabric (optional)
• Stapler or tape (adult helps)
• Scissors (adult helps)

Step-by-step (make a tiny book for one character)

1. Pick a colour monster — for example: Yellow (Happy), Blue (Sad), Red (Angry), Green (Calm), Black (Scared), Pink (Loved).
2. Make the cover — fold paper, draw the monster big and paint the cover the monster's color. Title it: "Why I am [feeling]" or "[Name] the [feeling] Monster."
3. Page 1: Meet the monster — one short sentence: "This is Blue. Blue feels sad." Add a drawing.
4. Page 2: What happened? — one short line about what made them feel that way: "Blue lost his favorite toy." Draw the toy or scene.
5. Page 3: How it feels — use simple words and a picture: "Blue feels quiet and wants a hug." You can add a soft fabric sticker for texture.
6. Page 4: Why they feel that way — short explanation: "Blue misses his toy because it is gone." Keep it simple and child-friendly.
7. Page 5: What helps — show something that makes them feel better: "Blue gets a hug and finds a new toy." Show the comforting action.
8. Back page: The ending — a happy or calm sentence: "Now Blue smiles a little." Or add a question for the reader: "What helps you when you feel sad?"

Simple example stories (you can copy these into the book)

• Blue (Sad): "Blue lost his red ball. He sat on the floor and looked at the door. Mommy gave Blue a hug. Blue found a new blue ball and smiled."
• Yellow (Happy): "Yellow woke up to sun. She sang and danced with her cat. Yellow shared a cookie with a friend. Yellow laughed and skipped."
• Red (Angry): "Red's block tower fell down. Red felt big and hot. Red took deep breaths and pushed the blocks gently. Red built the tower again."
• Green (Calm): "Green sat under a tree and listened to birds. He breathed slow and felt soft. Green drew quiet pictures on a leaf."
• Black (Scared): "Black heard a loud noise at night. He hugged his teddy. A night-light made the room small and safe. Black slept with a small smile."
• Pink (Loved): "Pink got a big hug from Grandma. Pink felt warm and happy. Pink drew a heart and shared it with a friend."

Fun ideas to add

• Use stickers or a piece of fabric for the page about calm or hugs.
• Make a flap to hide what happened and then lift to reveal it.
• Add a tiny mirror or shiny paper for the happy page so the child can see themselves smiling.
• Use rough paper or crumpled bits for the angry page to show squishy feelings.

Questions to ask while you make or read

• "How do you feel when that happens?"
• "What helps you feel better?"
• "Can you draw your face when you feel like this?"

Make one small book for each monster. Keep sentences short and pictures big. Have fun — and remember, an adult can help with cutting, stapling and writing words!

Would you like a printable 6-page template with the book pages and example sentences for each monster? I can make one you can print and color.