I Paint My World

In this gentle story about how we respond to events in the world around us, a young child discovers that his feelings can color the way he experiences everyday ups and downs.

Much like a painter selecting from a colorful palette, we all have power to choose how we react to the world around us.

From spring rain to summer heat, autumn winds and winter snow, there can be a wide range of emotions. The same sun that melts ice cream warms the ocean water. The rain that cancels a baseball game helps the flowers to grow. Joy and sadness, beauty and disappointment--our feelings are shaped by our inner power, coloring our response to the world around us.

Bold, vibrant artwork by award-winning illustrator Susan Gal brings color and movement to this emotion-centered debut picture book by Esther Novak.

STARRED REVIEW "It's an unabashedly uplifting message--a flexible attitude makes its own weather--delivered with frown-fixing verve." --Publisher's Weekly

STARRED REVIEW "An affirming exploration of emotional awareness, resilience, and personal perspective." --Booklist

"This gentle, visually engaging title will resonate when supporting discussions about feelings, resilience, and mindset." --School Library Journal

"Original, exceptional, and a fun read from start to finish." --Midwest Book Review

Author: Esther Novak
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Apples & Honey Press
Published: 10/06/2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.50h x 9.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781681156538