"Yesterday I Had the Blues" by R. Gregory Christie explores the emotional journey of a young boy who experiences a range of feelings, particularly sadness and loneliness. Through vibrant illustrations and evocative language, the story captures how these blues can be overwhelming at times. However, it also highlights the importance of friends, family, and the supportive community that helps him navigate his feelings. As the boy reflects on his emotions, he begins to understand that sadness is a natural part of life, but so is joy. The narrative encourages young readers to embrace their feelings and seek connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2008 by Tricycle Press .

J. Patrick Lewis is the Poetry Foundation's 2011-2013 Children's Poet Laureate. He is the award-winning author of more than 75 books for young people and lives in Westerville, Ohio. R. Gregory Christie lives in Brooklyn, New York.