The Color of Words - Hardcover

by Krista Legge (Author), Leila Nabih (Illustrator)

"Gently encourages communication, reflection, and action." --Kirkus Reviews

Camila can do something very special: she sees how people's words can perk up the world and add color to life. The only problem is that dark, mean, and sad words can also change the world. Her own colors begin to fade, and she feels as though she's stuck. Is there any way Camila can bring color back to her world?

A colorful book about the power of self-reflection and positive communication. For sensitive children ages 5 years and up.

Author Biography

Krista Legge is a storyteller. As a special education teacher and behavior specialist, she has created many stories to help children with their social skills, behavior management, and social-emotional learning. Krista has always been a writer and recently started publishing her work. Her stories come from her experiences and from observing life around her. When she isn't working or writing, Krista loves spending time with her family. She's the mother of two fun and adorable children, who always give her new picture book ideas. Krista lives in Mount Sinai, New York.

Leila Nabih is a freelance illustrator based in the United Kingdom, with a great passion for visual storytelling. She loves to combine the whimsical beauty of flowers, gardens, and nature with the innocence and wonder of childhood, resulting in soft and timeless illustrations. From an early age, Leila has been fascinated by stories and the magic of bringing them to life through art. Whether working with colored pencils, pastels, or digital tools, she strives to add charm to every page so that the images speak for themselves. When she's not illustrating, Leila enjoys reading, baking, going on walks in nature, or playing video games with her son.