All the colours of paradise

The story brings together the challenges of starting school and settling into family life, with a focus on how a child may communicate emotions without words.

Friends worry that Perry might never draw again after an unspecified event. If that possibility feels troubling, you could pause to check how your child is responding.

If drawing helps Perry communicate, what other ways might someone share feelings when words are difficult?

Read together and let your child set the pace around Perry’s changing circumstances. A brief pause after the competition is introduced can make room for reactions before continuing.