It’s no secret that young children often deal with very intense feelings! As they take their first steps down the path of social-emotional awareness, books can be a wonderful resource to help them learn to identify a variety of feelings, and today I’m pleased to share a list of some of the best toddlers. books about feelings.
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15 Best Toddler Books About Feelings & emotions
The picture books on this list have been carefully selected for children ages 2+; are super engaging, with high-quality stories and factual information shared at a level appropriate for reading with younger children (along with great illustrations too!) perfect for inviting early discussions with young children about feelings and emotions, they’ll also would like to continue with one of our 9 activities to explore emotions with toddlers and preschoolers.
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For those with older children, be sure to also check out our amazing list of books about emotions , children’s books about worry ,children’s books about anger and picture books about anxiety.
For more information on each of the titles listed below, each has a link to online bookstore pages where you can find reviews and age recommendations for titles you are unfamiliar with (these are links of affiliates and you may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases).
The Feelings Book by Todd Parr We are big fans of Todd Parr’s books for toddlers and preschoolers. Outlining feelings in simple, relatable ways, The Feelings Book is sure to be a hit in your home or classroom. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository 
Lots of Feelings by Shelley Rotner A great first feelings book for toddlers, Lots of Feelings uses photographs of real children to show how our faces can communicate a range of emotions. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository 
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek This is such a great book to introduce feelings, exploring a range of emotions and how they make us feel physically. The gorgeous die-cut pages add a special element to a lovely book. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository 
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain Help your toddler understand all the feelings they feel through bright illustrations and simple, text, this engaging book helps them to see they’re not alone whatever they’re feeling. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository 
The Color Monster by Anna Llenas What better way to teach emotions than to associate each emotion with a colour. A beautiful, sensitive story with engaging pop up illustrations. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository
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Tiger Days by M.H. Clark From tiger fierce to snail slow, there are lots of ways to feel and be. I love the way the animals are woven through the series of emotions in this clever first feelings book. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository 
Glad Monster, Sad Monster by Ed Emberley & Anne Miranda Glad, sad, silly, mad – monsters have all kinds of different feelings! Learn about emotions in a fun way with this wonderful, interactive book for young children. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository 
Find Out About Feelings Friendly child characters face familiar situations that invite discussion about feeling happy, sad, frightened, brave and everything in between. Bold, interactive illustrations make this a great book to explore with younger readers. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository 
Happy Hippo, Angry Duck: A Book of Moods by Sandra Boynton Boynton’s fun rhyming prose and quirky animal characters make this a fabulous first book of emotions for toddlers. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository
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The Pigeon Has Feelings Too! by Mo Willems The bus driver is trying to get him to be happy, but not one to be told what to do, the very funny Pigeon runs through a gamut of emotions while attempting to thwart his old nemesis! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository 
My Friend Is Sad by Mo Willems Gerald is sad. How can Piggie be happy if his friend Gerald is sad? Can Piggie help Gerald feel better? A fun first book about empathy for the feelings of others starring two very best (and very funny) friends. Available: Amazon | The Book Depositoryxx We also love this sweet list of books about kindness for developing empathy. 
Grumpy Bird by Jeremy Tankard Bird wakes up one morning feeling out of sorts-too grumpy to eat, too grumpy to play, and even too grumpy to fly. “Looks like I’m walking today,” he grumbles. Fortunately, some exercise and good company help Bird overcome his bad mood. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository 
Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney The popular Llama Llama series is a great one for toddlers. Just like many young children, Llama gets mad whilst out shopping with his mama and together they work to find a solution. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository 
Little Monkey Calms Down by Michael Dahl This is one angry monkey who makes learning about emotions so much fun! Follow along to learn how monkey uses simple coping skills to regain control of his feelings after a big meltdown. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository 
B is for Breathe by Dr. Melissa Munro Boyd If your little is learning struggling with coping with big feelings, this is a great book to start with! It includes a different coping skill for each letter of the alphabet. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository
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