Quinn the not so colourful cuttlefish

Quinn the not so colourful cuttlefish is a gentle read-along picture book for young children about managing big emotions and discovering what makes each person special. When Quinn feels dull and unimportant compared to the other colourful cuttlefish, he turns to his ocean friends and his teacher, Miss Coral, who helps him see his true colours. This story aligns with key social-emotional learning (SEL) goals for preschool and pre-K children. It encourages self-awareness, empathy, and confidence through a warm, relatable journey of friendship and self-discovery. This book is ideal for shared reading at home and in early education classrooms and child care, and is a valuable resource for families, educators, and caregivers in supporting early emotional development in children aged 2 to 5.

This story supports emotional literacy and self-acceptance for two to four year olds, making it ideal for shared reading at home or in early learning settings. It incorporates the latest Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF Version 2.0) and draws on principles from the UK's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), encouraging children's personal, social, and emotional development through storytelling.