The Best Kids Books About Feelings
Feelings — we all have them, but sometimes they’re not so easy to talk about, especially with our littles who are still trying to understand the concept. Once again, we’re turning to books to help start these conversations, and we’ve rounded up a few of our favourites.
Me And My Fear
Francesca Sanna
A story about a little girl with a friend named Fear who keeps her safe. But when she moves to a new country, Fear grows so big that it holds her back from exploring and enjoying her new life — until she starts to make a friend and discovers a secret that helps to minimize Fear again.
Captain Starfish
Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys
Alfie wakes up on the morning of his costume parade with That Feeling. It’s not a nice feeling, and he’s had it before when he feels like his shyness holds him back. So his mom takes him somewhere special, where he makes a friend who changes the way he feels about Captain Starfish — and himself. The beautifully illustrated and written book is a way to encourage shy and anxious children to learn to connect with others and appreciate how they shine in their own unique way.
Today I Feel…
Madalena Moniz
What better way to teach children about feelings than with an alphabet book? This book explores a range of emotions through the eyes of a child, from adored to curious to strong. We learn that not all simple and they don’t always feel good, but it’s important to talk about them.
The Invisible Boy
Trudy Ludwig
Brian’s the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice or include him, until a new kid arrives to the class. Brian is the first to welcome Justin, the new boy, and we learn how simple acts of kindness can make children feel included. The perfect story for quieter children who feel like they might always be seen.
The Bad Seed
Jory John
This is the story of a bad seed. A baaaaaaaad seed. Bad temper, bad manners, bad attitude. We learn about how he became such a bad seed, and how he makes a decision to change his ways, taking it one day at a time, one simple action at a time. And though he still isn’t perfect, he isn’t such a bad seed anymore, and we learn that positive change is possible for all of us.
It’s Tough to Lose Your Balloon
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
There are lots of things that can be pretty tough as a kid — lost balloons, scraped knees and melted ice cream. But this book teaches us to look on the bright side and look at things with a positive attitude. Funny and lively, we learn to champion resilience and help children navigate childhood indignities.
How do you navigate new and complicated feelings with your kids?
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