The Color Thief

By Andrew Fusek Peters & Polly Peters
Illustrated by Karin Littlewood

The Color Thief tells the story of a young boy watching his father experience depression, portrayed through a world that gradually loses its color. The story helps children make sense of changes they may notice in a parent’s mood and behavior, while addressing feelings of confusion, helplessness, and self-blame. As his father receives help and begins to recover, color gradually returns, offering children a hopeful and reassuring way to understand a difficult experience.