Description
RED IS NOT ANGRY. BLUE IS NOT SAD
Book Summary
A picture book that invites children to break free from stereotypes that associate emotions with specific colors. Through the story of Azeri, a fox who worries his friends because he is wearing a blue sweater, the authors present a playful and necessary reflection on freedom of expression and emotional management. A work that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and the acceptance of diversity from childhood.
What is it about?
Azeri arrives at the park and all the animals ask him if he is okay. He is happy, but he doesn't understand why they are asking. The reason is that he is wearing a blue sweater, and blue, according to his friends, is the color of sadness. To fix it, his friend Hartze puts a yellow sweater on him. Now everything seems to be fine. But Azeri wonders: why should colors reflect what we feel? What if we use them however we want? What if we mix them? This story challenges the need to identify emotions with predetermined colors and encourages young readers to express themselves without labels.
Main themes
- Freedom of expression and emotional management in childhood.
- Questioning of stereotypes associated with colors and emotions.
- Acceptance of diversity and respect for personal choices.
- Creativity and critical thinking from an early age.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for children ages 3 and up, as well as for families and educators looking for tools to work on emotional intelligence, diversity, and freedom of expression in a visual and accessible way. It is also ideal for reading mediators who wish to encourage debates about prejudices and implicit social norms.
What this book contributes
- It helps children understand that they can feel and express themselves without following imposed rules about colors and emotions.
- It offers a simple and relatable story that facilitates dialogue about diversity and acceptance among peers.
- It stimulates creativity by inviting readers to mix colors and question traditional associations.
- It reinforces values such as friendship, empathy, and respect for individual differences.
Technical sheet
- Author: ACOSTA, ALICIA; ALLEPUZ, ANUSKA; AMAVISCA, LUIS
- Publisher: NUBEOCHO
- Language: Basque
- Topic: Picture books
- Collection: Basque
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: May 2023
- Number of pages: 36
- Weight: 158 g
Editorial review
A valuable proposal within Basque children's literature that addresses a fundamental topic with sensitivity and humor: the freedom of children to feel and express themselves without labels. The collaboration of Luis Amavisca and Alicia Acosta, authors of titles such as '¡Vivan las uñas de colores!' (Long Live Colorful Nails!), guarantees an inclusive and pedagogical approach. Anuska Allepuz's illustrations complement the text with an attractive visual style that reinforces the message. Ideal for school libraries, homes, and emotional education spaces.