kids books: feelings + emotions

general feelings (emotion identification + expression)

 

why the face

Great for all ages - from babies and up! Helps kids guess what emotion each face is showing + why.

in my heart

This darling book explains a range of emotions with cute metaphors to tell when and why they may arise.

everyone…

A little boy experiences all types of feelings in this book - and explains why it’s okay to feel them all.

your happiest you

This is an incredible book for young girls! It covers everything from calming strategies to dealing with friendships - excellent for a mental health introduction.

bigfoot believes

Follow a cute creature who feels different than others, and learn how it’s okay to be unique.

mindfulness

my incredible talking body

This is a great psychoeducation tool for young ones - connecting emotions + cues from their body is crucial for kids in regulating emotions.

yeti

This book explains how a Yeti gets too wound up with energy, and learns techniques to be more mindful and calm down.

anxiety

how big are your worries, little bear?

Little Bear is worried about school, soccer, and bad dreams; Momma Bear helps him by talking it out + learning coping skills.

the good egg

This egg gets so stressed by trying to be perfect, he starts to crack - and has to learn how to let things go.

THe invisible string

A mom explains to her two kids how people who love each other are connected even when they are apart.

fear + bravery

me and my fear

A little girl personifies her fear and explains how it effects her in a new school - and how to manage it.

after the fall

This book follows Humpty Dumpty post-fall, and his journey to bravely getting up again.

brave

An inspiring read about all the things brave kids can do.

 

making mistakes

I will love you anyway

The main character is a naughty pup - but a great opener to reminding kids that no mistake takes away loving them.

anger

dealing with feeling angry

A great educational read on anger and how to deal with it.

when the anger ogre visits

This book depicts anger as a cute little monster who just needs some help calming down.

hammerhead

This book focuses on building social skills to support conflict resolution and self-regulation.

sadness + loss

the heart and the bottle

A little girl experiences loss that makes her try to guard her heart - but she learns how to be brave and vulnerable again.

when sadness is at your door

A sweet book about how to work through sadness without pushing it away.

tear soup

This is an amazing book for kids and adults alike dealing with loss; it explains how grief is different for everyone, and shows up in unique ways.