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Books about Emotions for Ages 3–5 and Caregivers
Managing emotions can be challenging for adults and can be even more difficult for young children experiencing powerful feelings for the first time. These titles provide guidance and strategies through stories and breathing exercises to empower children to recognize and express their emotions in healthy ways.
Note: Originally developed for D69 TOPS Preschool Parent Group.
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Glad Monster, Sad Monster: A Book about Feelings
2008 by Emberley, EdGet this itemMonsters of many colors explain what makes them feel different feelings.
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The Color Monster: A Story about Emotions
2018 by Llenas, AnnaGet this itemColor Monster feels mixed up. He learns to define his feelings through different colors to find peace.
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Smile: Cry
2016 by McCartney, TaniaGet this itemPiglet, Bunny, and Cat react emotionally to the small joys and challenges of everyday life.
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When Sadness Is at Your Door
2019 by Eland, EvaGet this itemA young child experiences sadness as if it were a visitor, acknowledging the emotion and suggesting activities to do with it.
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The Bad Mood and the Stick
2017 by Snicket, LemonyGet this itemCurly's bad mood travels from person to person, leaving opportunities for forgiveness, laughter, and love in its wake.
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Llama Llama Misses Mama
2009 by Dewdney, AnnaGet this itemThrough rhyming text, Llama Llama experiences big feelings at school in this title, and at the store in another title in the series, Llama Llama Mad at Mama.
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Cool Down and Work through Anger
2010 by Meiners, Cheri J.Get this itemYoung children think about the different ways they can feel less angry. In the companion title When I Feel Afraid by the same author, they think about ways they can feel less afraid. Books include extension activities for caregivers.
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Princess Harper Gets Happy
2013 by Martin, MollyGet this itemIn this four-book series, four very different princesses illustrate moods and some coping mechanisms. Other books in the series include Princess Addison Gets Angry, Princess Sophia Gets Scared, and Princess Stella Gets Sad.
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This Makes Me Jealous
2019 by Carbone, CourtneyGet this itemIn this six-book series, children learn how to express and recognize feelings like jealousy, anger, fear, silliness, happiness, and sadness during common activities. Other books in the series include This Makes Me Silly, This Makes Me Angry, This Makes Me Scared, This Makes Me Happy, and This Makes Me Sad.
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The Feelings Book
2009 by Parr, ToddGet this itemColorful and simple illustrations show that no matter how you feel, it's good to share your feelings with someone you love.
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I'm Happy-Sad Today: Making Sense of Mixed-Together Feelings
2019 by Britain, LoryGet this itemMIxed feelings are natural, but can be confusing. This book helps make sense of mixed-together feelings, like "smad" or "happcited."
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Brave as Can Be: A Book of Courage
2015 by Witek, JoGet this itemTwo sisters think about the things they are afraid of and tricks to help them feel brave.
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Grumpy Monkey
2018 by Lang, SuzanneGet this itemJim Panzee wakes up in a bad mood but keeps denying it even as his friends give advice for feeling better.
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Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day
1998 by Curtis, Jamie LeeGet this itemThrough rhyming text, a child shares her emotions that change from day to day.
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Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere
2017 by Willey, KiraGet this itemMindfulness is the key to feeling calm, focused, and positive in life. These exercises help to relax the body and mind. This title is also available as a downloadable video on Hoopla.
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Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing
2019 by Willard, ChristopherGet this itemLearn mindfulness while learning the ABCs with these playful breathing exercises.
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Deep Breaths
2019 by Thompson, CarolGet this itemDolly and Jack are best friends. When they have a disagreement, they learn to calm down and be zen friends again.
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Little Unicorn Is Angry
2019 by Chien Chow Chine, AurélieGet this itemA little unicorn feels all kinds of emotions and uses breathing exercises to feel better. Other titles in the series include Little Unicorn Is Sad, Little Unicorn Is Shy, and Little Unicorn Is Scared.
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