Books Like The Rainbow Feelings of Cancer
Families who loved The Rainbow Feelings of Cancer by Carrie Martin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Rainbow Feelings of Cancer by Carrie Martin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer and the child is struggling to articulate the storm of emotions they are witnessing and feeling. It serves as a gentle bridge to help children realize that their feelings are not 'wrong' or 'bad,' but rather a natural part of a difficult journey. By personifying emotions through a spectrum of colors, the book provides a visual and accessible vocabulary for the invisible weight of illness. The book centers on a young narrator who explores the different 'colors' of feelings that arise after a cancer diagnosis, ranging from the blue of sadness to the yellow of hope. It is specifically designed for children aged 4 to 10, offering a secular and psychological approach to emotional processing. Parents will find it a valuable tool because it validates the child's experience without over-explaining the medical complexities of the disease, focusing instead on the heart and mind of the observer.
