Blue spots is not Only a children’s book, It’s soup for the soul.

Blue Spots is a wonderful work of art with an important message that benefits not only children, but perhaps adults even more so. it describes a critical first step in identifying and dealing with sadness as a normal human emotion. everyone has dealt with various degrees of grief that life throws at us, but a major part of the grieving process is how we ultimately deal with it and work our way through it. this children's book is a good first step into learning about sadness and a reminder to all ages that things can and will get better! I feel we must have that belief of hope and have an eye looking toward the future to ensure we do not wallow in sorrow. Ultimately i think grief, sadness, or sorrow is a part of life that we experience, but it should not rule our life. I know this can DEFINITELY be easier said than done, and i think nicoline would PROBABLY agree. She implies, HOWEVER, tHAT GETTING THROUGH THAT ORDEAL CAN HELP US BECOME STRONGER AND MAKE IT BECOME A LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT CAN TURN INTO A POSITIVE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AS IT IS BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN AND UNIQUELY ILLUSTRATED.

Blue spots is a book that touches on depression and sadness in a way children or anyone can understand. This topic is often stigmatized and not talked about but many children experience emotions and sadness and do not yet know how to process their feelings. It is beautifully illustrated and shows sadness forming on the outside for all to see in the form of blue spots. It has an uplifting and optimistic message of courage and preserving through hard times of sadness or grief.

Reading books has been a part of our bedtime routine since my son was just over a year. I have always taught my 4 year old son that it is okay to feel sad and cry and this book reinforced that concept. This would also be perfect for a counselor in a school setting as a resource to help students that are struggling with grief or depression. The illustrations are beautiful and it helps change the mindset that feeling sad is a negative thing into a positive one.