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In a departure from the well-known, fantastical Seuss illustrations and poetry, My Many Colored Days uses the paintings of Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher - broad brush strokes and Crayola color - to explore the concept of feelings. Simple and direct, Seuss's rhyme helps kids think about their feelings without reproach for the "negative" ones, suggesting that we can think of our emotional selves as we do a colorful paint palette. A refreshing connection and reminder for adults, as well!
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My Many Colored Days by Dr Seuss
lchwilliams, October 13, 2009
In a departure from the well-known, fantastical Seuss illustrations and poetry, My Many Colored Days uses the paintings of Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher - broad brush strokes and Crayola color - to explore the concept of feelings. Simple and direct, Seuss's rhyme helps kids think about their feelings without reproach for the "negative" ones, suggesting that we can think of our emotional selves as we do a colorful paint palette. A refreshing connection and reminder for adults, as well!