In art class, a boy finds the courage to leave his comfort zone, try something new, and do something nice for a friend. Sometimes, Jeffrey fixates on certain likes and dislikes. For example, he is very attached to the colour blue. He wears blue socks, blue underwear, a blue hat, and- of course - blue jeans.

At painting class, he paints only in blue. But when his classmate, Keiko, wants to use the blue paint, Jeffrey will have to try a different colour. With some gentle coaxing, the narrator helps him navigate his emotions, encouraging him to consider Keiko's feelings.

Jeffrey's caregiver provides choice, time, and space to help Jeffrey process his emotions. The focus of the story is not about getting rid of Jeffrey's fixation - it's about widening his perspective to help a friend, which encourages empathy and compromise.

Recommended for ages 4-7 years

Author: Loretta Garbutt
Hardback
32 pages
27.9 x 20.3 cm