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Gray is about a child who feels gray for no reason. The illustrations are phenomenal in conveying the emotions this child feels. The cut-outs on some of the pages make for an intriguing addition to the story and how they are incorporated into the story on both sides is clever. The gray is contrasted with other colors and simple illustrations that distill these big emotions into the relatable context of a child’s experiences. I love the message of support at the end from a family that says they love them whatever feelings they have and even when you feel gray the rest of the feelings have not gone away and can come again. With more children identified with some degree of depression or feeling down this is a great read to make them feel seen and support them through the gray times. Overall, this is a fantastic read when learning how to express our emotions that would be great for a counselor, therapist, or parent to use.