Praise for Out of a Jar:
An Indie Bestseller
“May help kids open up about their own big emotions . . . The book’s upbeat ending . . . [affirms] that feelings should be shared and heard.” —Parents Magazine
* “Offers a new spin on exploring one’s emotions and . . . the importance of sharing them with others . . . A valuable lesson for young readers, and probably a vital reminder for adults as well. Peppered with rich vocabulary, the text itself is simultaneously simple and profound.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“A fantastic picture book about learning and naming emotions, and the importance of being free to express them.” —BookRiot
“A valuable lesson . . . [Marcero’s] empathetic, engaging approach respects young children and meets them where they are.” —The Horn Book
“Marcero elevates the familiar practice of color-coding emotions through her eye-catching illustrations and creative layouts.” —Booklist