The Little Light & Colour Thief
A hopeful story about finding your inner light when the world feels dark
In a world where the Color Thief has stolen every hue, a young child named Lee discovers that the colors we need most live inside our hearts. With help from their own Scared, Angry, Loving, Wise, and Hopeful Parts, Lee learns to shine their little light and inspire others to do the same.
The Little Light & Colour Thief is an inspiring story for children aged 6 to 10 (and the grown-up kids within us). Perfect for families, classrooms, and anyone feeling a little grey inside, this story celebrates resilience, compassion, and the power of community.
Through tender dialogue and luminous illustrations, readers are invited to join Lee on a journey of courage, self-discovery, and community healing.
Simple but profound, and based on parts work this tale offers comfort and guidance to children learning to understand their feelings, and to adults rediscovering their own inner light.
100% of net proceeds from this book will be donated to Autism Swim (AS). AS is an Australian non-profit that makes aquatic environments safer and more inclusive for autistic people through specialist training, resources, and programs. They offer a world-first certification for swim instructors and centres to become “Autism Swim Approved.” Visit: www.autism-swim.org
What readers are saying
“Luminous, tender and brave. Every scared, angry, hopeful, wise and loving part of Lee is welcomed. None exiled. No child and no grown-up still carrying the child they once were, will close this book without their own little light flickering warm.”
“As a Clinical Psychologist who integrates Internal Family Systems and Schema Therapy, and as a late diagnosed AuDHD adult raising neurodivergent children, I found The Little Light & Colour Thief to be a genuinely meaningful and beautifully crafted resource.
It offers a developmentally accessible introduction to parts work, helping children and the adults reading with them understand that all parts have a place and a purpose. It gently shows that even when the world feels dark, hope is not something we need to find externally, it already exists within us.
I particularly value how the story highlights that by approaching our parts with curiosity and compassion, we can begin to restore a sense of colour, connection, and possibility. It also reinforces the importance of community and belonging, reminding readers that we are not meant to navigate these experiences alone.
A hopeful, emotionally attuned story that speaks to both children and the inner worlds of adults.”
“The Little Light & Colour Thief warmed my heart and brought a smile to my face. This enchanting story teaches us to love and unite all parts of the self, and to take brave steps towards meaningful change when life feels hard. Chiu paired powerful words with striking illustrations to create a truly inspiring and engaging story. As a mother and a psychologist, I will come back to read this story to my kids and my clients again and again for its relatability and compelling message of hope and resilience. A must-have for both parents’ and professionals working with children’s bookshelves.”
“The Little Light & Colour Thief is one of those rare stories that meets children exactly where they are. It speaks to the parts of them that feel heavy, dim or overwhelmed; and reminds them that their light is still there. Thoughtfully grounded in parts work, it brings therapeutic ideas to life in ways that feel gentle, empowering, and deeply relatable. This is a book that will help children feel seen, without ever feeling confronted.”
“I love the way Chiu and Reese have created such an engaging story for children. As a paediatric Occupational Therapist with a passion for mental health, I can see the enormous value in teaching children how to search within themselves for the incredible power they possess, as well as the importance of connecting with others. I also read this book with my two young children, who were hooked on every word and illustration. I am very grateful that they were able to understand love and acceptance for all Parts of themselves at such an early age. It is an important seed to plant!”
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