This book is beautifully illustrated and I loved the simplicity of giving each emotion a colour as I can imagine this would be something easy to grasp for children and they feel its easier to give you a colour rather than name an emotion.

However the random mention of God threw me as I was not expecting any religious aspects to the book. It is one sentence so not a huge deal but something I know some may be uncomfortable with which is why I wanted to highlight it

This book has a really cute premise, and I liked the fun, colorful illustrations. I did find myself stumbling over the rhymes on a few occasions when it seemed like it could have been edited down for ease and conciseness. I also found the switch from talking about the relationship between colors and emotions to skin color a little bit abrupt, with no real explanation in the prose explaining that the narrator's "peach" was referring to his skin tone. I could see that being a little confusing for kids who are still learning these concepts and might not be able to put those pieces together the way an adult could.

There was also no indication on the cover or in the description that this book had any religious leaning, which I think is an important aspect to mention as not all families are religious or of the same religious beliefs and might prefer their children not read a book wherein skin color is something prescribed by God. While I don't particularly mind that belief despite being non-religious myself, I do think parents should be able to make informed decisions about the religious messaging in the books they're reading to their children.

I really like the illustrations!
The idea of this book is cute with the different colors! As I was reading it to my kids, I got hung up on the wording and flow a couple times when I was reading it out loud, but overall it was cute with the rhyming.
3.5 stars

What Color Am I Today? by Tim Kervahn is a delightful and engaging picture book that introduces young children to the connection between colors and emotions. Through its playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, this story captures the attention of toddlers and preschoolers while helping them learn both color recognition and emotional awareness. It gently encourages children to notice and name their feelings, showing that all emotions are valid and part of who they are.

The book includes some welcome moments of diverse representation, which I appreciated, though I found myself wishing it had gone a bit further in acknowledging the beautiful range of skin tones we see in the world. Still, this is a lovely starting point for early conversations about feelings, identity, and self-expression—perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers looking to build emotional intelligence in young readers.

The artwork in this book is stunning. It is vibrant and very in tune with the prose. This is also just an adorable little book on how we deal with our emotions and feelings. Perfect read for the little person in your life.