Okay, fine. But not a minute more! You dont wanna miss whats going on here. Rebecca is wearing an orange sweater. Like bright orange! Its hilare. Standing there, looking in the mirror, Laura suddenly felt an immediate urge to change her outfit.

This book contains nine (or perhaps ten?) stories, each inspired by a different color. The colors created feelings, sceneries, characters, dreams and visions. These then turned into short stories or poems. If they make you feel something, they are a success. Read at your own risk. Enjoy.

"You showed me love through your hand that never lets go of mine and taught me how to endure painful goodbyes through the smiles you give me before leaving" The Art of Falling is a queer poetry collection that deals with falling in love and the challenges and questions that arise therefrom. Exploring the different aspects of love, hurt and joy, this collection of selected poems illustrates the intricate ways in which past experiences can influence one's emotions and attempts to put into words the most complicated, contradictory feelings. No one chooses who they fall for, and with themes of yearning, trauma and the pain of a broken heart, The Art of Falling is a profound exploration of the wonder of getting to know a person in the most fascinating way: falling in love.

Imagine you spend your whole life feeling too much, more than what anyone else seems to feel. So when no one understands why you feel the way you do, poetry is all that is left to express what others don't want to hear. A collection of poems written over many years. From hopes and dreams to painfully dark times. This is emotion at it's rawest.

“ In the kitchen there was a box of fresh oranges, their scent lingered in the air. The fruits were made to be shared. ” From a distance, Umiko watches the people her age, classmates, how they seem to experience their teenage life in a way, she does not feel a part of. Trying to fit in, she gets lost between her parents worries for her sickness and the wish to leave her hometown. Somewhat of a loner, she never had meaningful or deep friendships, until Nora, a girl from her school, choses to befriend her. Being friends with Nora, Umiko slowly opens up and leaves overcomes the walls she built up inside. After spending a summer together, it becomes clear, how much both care for each other and feel a deep sense of belonging when seeing one another. But every friendship comes to an end, some more tragic than others.

Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes in this New York Times bestselling picture book from the Growing Hearts series! Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is sure to become a storytime favorite.