At times, emotions can be hard to navigate as adults and harder still for children. As parents, it is important for us to help them to understand their wide range of emotions, what they mean, and how to handle them.

What Am I Feeling? by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub is a wonderful book and resource to help children learn about their feelings.

When it is show and tell day at school, Sam and each of his friends feel different emotions. Sam feels afraid, Alex experiences anger, Sophie gets sad, and Jennie feels jealous.

Both Sam’s Dad and teacher bring this wise thought to the children:

“A feeling is just a feeling. It’s not in charge of you.”

The book is a delightful read with colorful pictures and every child will be able to relate. Children will be able to identify with the characters and the emotions illustrated. The story becomes an example of how to best handle their emotions when their day does not go as hoped.

There is also a pull-out chart of emotions which parents, and teachers, can use for discussion.

This is a great book to help children to reflect on their emotions and how best to handle them.

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