Emotions are difficult for young children to deal with. What are they? where do they come from? And what are we supposed to do with them? These are some important questions to address with very young children to learn to identify their emotions and learn constructive ways to manage their feelings. We’ve rounded up 10 children’s books about feelings to help your little ones understand their emotions, including how to express them appropriately and when to ask for help.
grumpy monkey by suzanne lang and illustrated by max lang
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the grumpy monkey is having a terrible day. His friends try to help him out of his depression, but he seems to resist and even be annoyed by his efforts until he meets a friend who shows him that it’s okay to be grumpy sometimes and get his feelings. this story about emotions is a beautiful lesson in empathy and resilience.
the color monster: a story of anna’s full emotions
This is a great book about feelings for young children who are just beginning to understand that they have big emotions. a sweet monster wakes up one day and his feelings are all mixed up. With the help of a young child, he works out what his feelings mean using colors.
the boy with big, big feelings by britney winn lee and illustrated by jacob souva
The Boy With Big, Big Feelings is a beautifully illustrated, poetic book that tells the relatable story of a boy with so many big emotions spilling out of him. but instead of being upset or scared, he learns to understand and celebrate them.
ravi’s roar by tom percival
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When little ravi’s temper gets the better of him, he turns into a tiger! At first, he loves being a ferocious jungle cat: he can do whatever he pleases! but then he discovers the downside of letting his anger run wild. additional books in the big bright feelings series explore other emotions; another one kids can relate to is ruby finds a concern.
quiet time by elizabeth verdick, illustrated by mireka heinlen
A big part of growing up is learning to calm down after big emotions come up. This children’s book about feelings addresses just that, giving kids some strategies for coping in the aftermath of a stormy tantrum.
llama llama mad at mom for anna dewdney
In this favorite children’s book about feelings, Mama Llama takes her little llama shopping and he’s not happy. Through this family-friendly story for young children (and let’s be honest, parents too, who among us hasn’t had to deal with a flailing, crying toddler in the supermarket?), young readers will feel that the typical struggles of young children are reflected in to them.
feelings of libby walden, illustrated by richard jones
This interactive book invites young readers to explore feelings, from bravery and excitement to shame and loneliness…and everything in between, through gorgeous illustrations and lyrical prose.
my body sends a signal by natalia maguire and illustrated by anastasia zababashkina
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My Body Sends a Signal is a fantastic book for teaching children about emotions, big and small. not only does it do a wonderful job of showing kids that their feelings matter, but it breaks down what each emotion feels like and shows them what to do with it. The book also includes games, puzzles, and coloring pages to help drive the lessons home.
feelings and dealings: the abc of emotions by camille childs and bryan jones
‘feelings and dealings’ is a perfect book about feelings for babies and toddlers. reviews the alphabet, gives kids 26 different emotions, and teaches them how to identify and deal with them. Unlike other books, this one focuses on non-verbal cues, including body language and facial expression, to help children develop a working vocabulary of different emotions.
how do you feel? by lizzy rockwell
This book about emotions helps young readers name feelings and recognize them through facial expressions…a great first step in developing emotional intelligence.
more books for young children:
- children’s books about friendship
- children’s books that teach kindness and empathy
- bedtime books for babies and toddlers
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