Top 10 Books to Help Young Children Understand Big Feelings

Top 10 Books to Help Young Children Understand and Manage Their Big Feelings

The start of the new school year also marks the start of a important transition for many young children and their families. It is a time of nerves, a little fear, and a lot of big feelings. One of our favorite tools to help prepare children for any transition is to use books during storytime that reflect all the emotions our little ones may be feeling. It allows them to see themselves in a story, allows parents to start an open dialogue, gives children the opportunity to be open about how they’re feeling, and allows us to validate children’s feelings in a safe environment. These ten newest releases will help parents and little ones through every big transition this year and beyond.

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Meet Me in the Middle: A VeeFriends Book

Written by Gary Vaynerchuk

Age: 4-8 years old

Meet Me in the Middle is a children’s book that comes in a unique two-in-one flipbook format, allowing readers to view a story from multiple perspectives. It aims to teach children about empathy, problem solving, and compromise, inspired by the lessons in the bestselling book Twelve and a Half. €16.59

The Verts: A Story About Introverts and Extroverts

Written by Ann Patchett

Age: 4-8 years old

The Vert family is celebrating a special occasion: Ivan’s birthday! But has Estie ever asked Ivan if that’s what he wants? Real want? This book, coming out September 17th, is all about learning and embracing our differences as introverts and extroverts. It’s a whole new approach to navigating complex emotions that families will love, perfect for any little introvert or extrovert in the family. €19.99

First day, hooray! by June Sobel

Written by June Sobel

Age: 4-8 years old

This start-of-school picture book teaches children how to recognize and deal with their feelings on the first day of school. It follows a group of young children as they try to control their emotions on their first day of school. by rhyme. The book encourages readers to understand and name their feelings, which promotes social and emotional learning. This book is recommended for children who are facing important milestones, such as starting kindergartenand includes a letter from an educator advising caregivers and parents on developing emotional intelligence in children. €15.99

Team Supercrew – Emotions and Powers – Boxset with 4 books

Written by Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn

Age: 4-8 years old

The Team Supercrew series offers fun, inspiring and educational books aimed at helping children build self-confidence, recognise their emotions and stimulate their development. important life skills. The books are rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and feature colorful illustrations that encourage discussion among children, parents, and teachers. The series consists of four books, each focusing on different characters and important life lessons. €34.51

The books in the set are:

• Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters
• Keisha the kind one in my little sister situation
• Chloe the Calm in The Bedtime Blues
• Gen the Grit in I Quit!

Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day

Written by Jolene Gutiérrez

Age: 5-6 years old

This book is a rhyming picture book about sensory overload. It follows the experience of a sensory-sensitive child and offers strategies for calming down when overwhelmed. Beautiful illustrations accompany the book and includes a note from the author for caregivers and educators with information about sensory processing issues and how to support children with overstimulated nervous systems. €13.99

Rajiv’s Star Feelings

Written by Niall Moorjani

Age: 4-9 years old

This story is about Rajiv, who experiences different emotions but gets confused by his feelings of anger. With the support of his father, he sets out on a journey to find his emotionsthat takes him from a park to the stars. The story is meant to help children navigate and understand their complex emotions. €16.92

I feel okay

Written by Karamo Brown and Jason “Rachel” Brown

Age: 4-8 years old

This picture book helps children explore and embrace their emotions during uncertain times. It empowers children to talk about their feelings and offers a reassuring message about feeling and healing. The book includes expert-reviewed resources and background information developed with psychologists to help identify and express feelings building emotional intelligence in a healthy way at a young age. €10.86

Pleasure ride

Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker

Age: 4-8 years old

This book is about a girl named Joy and her grandfather who work together to repair an old bicycle. When the neighborhood kids make fun of the bike, Joy makes a mistake to fit in, but then realizes the importance of staying true to herself. The story is about the challenges of fitting in and the joy of self-expression. € 16,95

My Brain is Magic: A Sensory-Searching Celebration

Written by Prasha Sooful

Age: 5-9 years old

My Brain is Magic is a book for neurodivergent children and families that’s all about embracing the magic of our brains. Celebrate its different ways, from buzzing like a bee to roaring like a lion. Join in the fun, action-packed celebration of neurodiversity and sensory processing that all children can enjoy. €16.99

Wepa: English & Spanish (English and Spanish edition)

Written by J de laVega

Age: 4-8 years old

Wepa is about a young girl with ADHD disorder, and how her family and teachers see her as too messy and loud. However, her grandmother encourages her to be lively. Mia struggles to control her energy until she finds a supportive community that celebrates its uniqueness. The bilingual English-Spanish hardcover aims to help parents understand ADHD and encourage children to feel connected within a supportive community. €11.68