“For every person who has woken up not feeling quite like themselves, and for every parent, teacher, or educator seeking to nurture a child’s heart and mind, The Day the Sky Woke Up Purple offers both comfort and hope. Through whimsical poetry and vivid imagery, it gently guides readers through the extraordinary journey hidden within the ordinary experience of being human. With wisdom and grace, The Day the Sky Woke Up Purple reminds us that joy is often found not in what we receive, but in what we give—and that a heart turned outward has the power to make even the darkest skies blue again.”

“As a child psychologist, I look for books that teach emotional skills through story and metaphor. The Day the Sky Woke Up Purple encourages children to ask, “What do you do when you don’t feel quite like yourself?” The book gently teaches young readers that with curiosity, resilience, and a sense of adventure, they can find what restores them.” 

“A rare and luminous book, The Day the Sky Woke Up Purple gently reminds us that we are all a beautiful spectrum of emotions, experiences, and possibilities. With breathtaking illustrations and a timeless message of self-trust, perseverance, and belonging, it invites children and the adults who love them to see the world and themselves with greater wonder, compassion, and courage. This reimagined oral family story lingers in the heart long after the final page.”

“Families will love expressively reading this one aloud together! The story allows kids to giddily anticipate what comes next. I can see this book gifted at many baby showers and staying on shelves for years after. Kids will be reaching for this one before bedtime!”