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Crying in Color

Every teardrop has a color. 🌟

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Tears sparkle in every shade — angry red, hopeful green, joyful yellow, and everything in between. A love letter to big feelings for kids and their grown-ups.

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Crying in Color book cover featuring watercolor tears in various colors

A celebration of big feelings

Big feelings? Bring them on. 🌟

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Crying in Color: A children's book that shows every teardrop tells a story. Through watercolor art and gentle words, kids (and grown-ups) discover that big feelings aren't problems to fix — they're invitations to connect.

Interior spread showing colorful tears Interior spread with child expressing emotions Interior spread showing family comfort

More than a story

Here I am, feeling it all. 💜

Alongside the book, you'll find gentle conversation starters for families and engaging activities for classrooms. With our educator bundle, teachers and counselors receive a printable resource pack to bring the story of feelings into everyday learning.

Meet the creators

Crying in Color was written by Kate San Juan, a former early childhood educator and education consultant with an M.S. in Early Childhood Education who has dedicated her career to supporting teachers, schools, and families in welcoming children's voices and big feelings. It was illustrated by her husband, Kevin San Juan, a Chicago-based creative—musician, painter, coder, builder—who brings imagination to life through watercolor.

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🌟 Big feelings? Bring them on.

In Crying in Color, tears shine across the spectrum — anger, hope, joy, and everything in between — reminding us that feelings are meant to be felt, shared, and loved.

🌱 Crying makes us soft, strong, and alive.

Choose your bundle

Whether you're a family, a classroom, or a supporter, we have bundles that fit. Each one pairs the book with keepsakes and resources to help you explore emotions and create safe spaces for big feelings.

Book Only

The beautiful picture book on its own

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Family Bundle

Book + conversation starters + family keepsakes

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Educator Bundle

Book + printable resources + classroom activities

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What ages is the book for?

Ages 3–10 (and the grown-ups who love them). 💜 Here I am, feeling it all.

What makes this book different?

Instead of hiding tears, Crying in Color celebrates them. Crying isn't just about sadness or joy — it's a release of many emotions. This book invites curiosity about the feelings behind our tears and reminds us that crying is part of the richness of being human.

When will pre-sale orders ship?

Pre-sale orders will ship January 2026. You'll receive a confirmation email with tracking once your order is on its way.

Where will it be available?

Through our site (signed copies, bundles, and keepsakes), select bookstores, and online retailers like Amazon. 🌟 Every teardrop has a color.

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