Out of a Jar

Praise for Out of a Jar:

An Indie Bestseller
An Entertainment Weekly Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
An ALA Notable Children’s Book

“Gorgeous illustrations, poetic prose, and a relatable protagonist make Deborah Marcero’s tale the kind that you can return to again and again . . . Handles complex emotional topics in a way that’s easy for kids to understand—and parents to enjoy. —Entertainment Weekly

“May help kids open up about their own big emotions . . . [Affirms] that feelings should be shared and heard.” —Parents Magazine

* “Offers a new spin on exploring one’s emotions and promotes 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