Anna Llenas writes and illustrates picture books about emotions, self-awareness and helping young children name difficult feelings. The Colour Monster turns emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear and calm into coloured states that a confused monster learns to sort, while later books return to the character through school and everyday social situations. Other titles also use visual metaphor to explain feelings that can be hard to describe directly. Llenas's books are bright, simple and discussion-led, with collage-style illustration carrying much of the meaning. Her work fits emotional literacy, picture books, feelings, mindfulness for children and early-years classroom reading. Read more Less