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Books for Helping Kids with Emotions!

Books are a great way to help children learn about emotions - giving them the language to name and recognize how they are feeling, and the tools and tips for how to regulate when big feelings visit! Here are some of our favourites.

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How Do I Feel?

How Do I Feel?

ByRebekah Lipp

With 60+ definitions to help improve emotional literacy, this huge hardcover book with over 140 pages is all about our children learning to recognise and label emotions and feelings. Join Aroha and her friends as they share how different emotions might feel in the body and how each emotion might be helpful. This emotions dictionary is all about helping children find the words for how they truly feel. Learning to recognise and label our emotions correctly is such an important skill for life. Giving our children this language helps to build emotional literacy. It is a gift to give children the tools to know how to recognise what they truly feel and that it is okay to feel all emotions. When they know that no emotion is 'good'...

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Hairy Maclary and Friends How Do I Feel?

Hairy Maclary and Friends How Do I Feel?

ByLynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary and Friends How Do I Feel? by Lynley Dodd is a charming and engaging board book that invites young readers into the world of Hairy Maclary and his delightful group of friends. As they turn each page, children will discover how Hairy Maclary, Scarface Claw, Zachary Quack, and many other merry characters are feeling. Thoughtfully designed for babies and toddlers, this book aims to help little ones identify and express their emotions in a fun and interactive way. One of the standout features of this board book is the use of lift-the-flap elements that reveal the varied emotions of the characters. Each flap not only adds an element of surprise but also deepens the engagement, making learning about feelings an enjoyable experience. The endearing characters by...

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Big Feelings

Big Feelings

ByRebekah Ballagh

The beautifully illustrated children's book Big Feelings by Rebekah Ballagh brings readers along on a vibrant journey of self-discovery and emotional understanding. Through the experiences of characters Mikah, Chloe, and Charlie, children will learn what it feels like to navigate complex emotions such as sadness, anger, and anxiety. Each page offers a unique storyline designed to resonate with young readers, helping them see their feelings reflected in the characters they read about. Big Feelings sets itself apart with its multifaceted approach to emotional education. Feelings are presented as messages from the heart, and Ballagh provides practical strategies and resources tailored for parents, caregivers, and teachers. These valuable tools aim to assist the grown-ups in fostering healthy emotional development in children. With a robust background in counselling, Rebekah Ballagh...

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The Rainbow in My Heart
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The Rainbow in My Heart

ByJessica Urlichs

"Would I use the book to support tamariki (children) better understanding emotions? Yes, I definitely would." - Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand "An excellent book for parents and ECECs" - Maggie Dent, parenting author and educator. We all have lots of feelings, it's OK to let them show. They all live in our heart as our very own rainbow. What does your body do when you're sad or angry? How do you show someone you are proud? For children, experiencing new emotions and understanding them are two vastly different things, but poet Jessica Urlichs and illustrator Rebekah Ballagh have created an accessible and wondrous rhyming picture book about the rainbow of feelings that live in our heart that helps little ones to express their feelings. Also a qualified...

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Breathe

Breathe

ByAutumn Publishing

Breathe by Autumn Publishing is a captivating children's book that explores the importance of mindfulness and relaxation. Through engaging illustrations and simple text, it guides young readers in practising deep breathing and finding calm amidst everyday chaos. Perfect for fostering emotional well-being and resilience in children, it delivers a gentle introduction to mindfulness techniques.

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How I Feel

How I Feel

ByBecky Goddard-Hill and Collins Kids

Help young children to understand and talk about their feelings with this beautifully illustrated book of activities. Chosen for the Read for Empathy collection 2025 Sometimes it can be hard for children to know exactly how they feel. Talking about feelings makes them easier to understand and helps them choose how to react to them. Written by children’s therapist and emotional wellbeing author, Becky Goddard-Hill, the fun, simple activities are designed to give you and your child the tools to cope with a whole range of different emotions. Go on a happiness hunt, play animal charades, feed your worry monster and do the cushion walk! With tips for grown-ups to spark conversations and give advice, it is the perfect book to share with little ones.

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Angry Unicorn (First Feelings)

Angry Unicorn (First Feelings)

BySamara Hardy

In Angry Unicorn (First Feelings) by Samara Hardy, children are introduced to the concept of feeling angry through the story of a unicorn experiencing this intense emotion for the first time. The book explores how this unicorn handles and navigates anger, providing young readers with insights on managing emotions and encouraging empathy and understanding.

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I Always Try

I Always Try

ByJayneen Sanders

In I Always Try by Jayneen Sanders, young readers journey with a lively character who embraces perseverance and resilience. The book is designed to teach children the importance of never giving up, encouraging them to face challenges with a positive attitude. Its engaging narrative provides both entertainment and valuable life skills.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness

ByJayneen Sanders

Mindfulness by Jayneen Sanders is a beautifully illustrated children's book that introduces young readers to the concept of mindfulness. It encourages kids to tune into their emotions and surroundings, teaching them techniques to foster calmness, focus, and understanding in their everyday lives. Through engaging storytelling, the book aims to help children develop emotional resilience and a deeper connection to the present moment.

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Talking About Feelings

Talking About Feelings

ByJayneen Sanders

Talking About Feelings by Jayneen Sanders is a children's book that helps young readers understand and express their emotions. Through engaging storytelling, it encourages kids to identify their feelings, promoting healthy communication and emotional awareness. It's an insightful resource for parents and educators aiming to foster a supportive environment for emotional development.

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First Emotions: I Feel Angry

First Emotions: I Feel Angry

ByDK

In the children's book First Emotions: I Feel Angry by DK, young readers are introduced to the concept of anger through relatable scenarios and engaging illustrations. It offers strategies to help children understand and manage this emotion effectively, promoting emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

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Calm - Mindfulness For Kids

Calm - Mindfulness For Kids

ByWynne Kinder

Calm - Mindfulness For Kids by Wynne Kinder is a delightful guide introducing children to mindfulness practices. The book offers engaging activities and exercises designed to help young readers understand and manage their emotions, promoting relaxation and concentration. Through playful and interactive methods, it empowers kids to find peace and focus in their everyday lives.

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Finding My Calm

Finding My Calm

ByRebekah Lipp

Teaching children mindfulness through the senses at a young age can help them build confidence, learn to cope with stress, and realise they can overcome challenging moments in their life. Using the fun 'Five, Four, Three, Two, One' rhyme is an easy way for children to remember to use their senses to find their way back to calm. From the authors of the best-selling range of books about emotions including: Aroha's Way: A children's guide through emotions, Let It Go: Emotions are energy in motion, Aroha Knows, and How Do I Feel? A Dictionary of Emotions for Children, The Wildling Crew are sharing yet another way that you and your children can regulate your emotions together. AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Bex Lipp was co-founder of award-winning business...

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Big Emotions for Little People

Big Emotions for Little People

ByRebekah Lipp

This board book is a simplified version from the best-selling book, How Do I Feel? A Dictionary of Emotions for Children. It helps to introduce our little wildlings to emotions and how they might look, using other toddlers so they can recognise themselves in the illustrations, which is very important. When we help young children label their emotions, it helps them to understand and manage what they are feeling and to improve their emotional literacy as they grow. When big emotions come to visit, use the simple belly-breathing tool at the back to help your child find their way back to calm. This is a simple yet effective tool in helping children manage big emotions. Used regularly, it can really help a child to learn to manage and...

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The Big Feelings Survival Guide

The Big Feelings Survival Guide

ByAlyse Ruriani

A friendly, full-colour, illustrated workbook that guides readers through exercises based in DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) principles, with a goal of improving mental health and providing coping mechanisms for tough times. The book is full of creative exercises, like drawing a safe space for yourself and illustrating your feelings, and includes practical skills, like tips on distress tolerance. It comes with background information to understand the exercises and their effectiveness. Dialectical behaviour therapy, or DBT, is a revolutionary treatment that helps people identify, cope with, and move through emotions. Art therapy uses creativity and techniques like drawing to help a person further explore their feelings and express them. What happens when you link them together? You get The Big Feelings Survival Guide, a unique and powerful workbook designed...

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I Am Yoga

I Am Yoga

BySusan Verde

I Am Yoga by Susan Verde is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the world of yoga through empowering and calming storytelling. It follows a young girl as she explores yoga to find focus, peace, and self-awareness, blending vivid imagery and gentle guidance with joyful illustrations. This book provides an accessible way for children to connect with their emotions and creativity while discovering the benefits of mindfulness.

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Bea's Bad Day

Bea's Bad Day

ByTom Percival

Bea's Bad Day is a delightful tale by Tom Percival, exploring themes of managing disappointment and setting expectations. Bea is really looking forward to her birthday until things begin to go wrong. With everything set to be perfect, snow begins to block the roads, and Bea's plans unravel. No party, no cards, and maybe even no cake—can Bea find a way to be okay, even in the middle of a really bad day? This reassuring and funny book provides the perfect springboard for talking to children about finding balance amidst disappointment. Tom Percival, the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings series, offers an ideal starting point for discussions about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence, and managing feelings. Every child's bookshelf should contain his books....

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Ruby’s Worry

Ruby’s Worry

ByTom Percival

Ruby's Worry is a delightful children’s book that tells the story of a little girl named Ruby who has a very small worry. As she goes about her life, this worry grows bigger, affecting her happiness. With gentle storytelling, the book explores how sharing and talking about concerns can help make them smaller and more manageable, promoting a message of emotional awareness and resilience.

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Milo's Monster

Milo's Monster

ByTom Percival

Milo's Monster by Tom Percival is a heartwarming children's tale exploring themes of friendship and emotions. The story follows Milo as he navigates the complexities of envy and learns to appreciate what he has. Through vibrant illustrations and gentle storytelling, the book offers valuable life lessons suitable for young readers.

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Ravi's Roar

Ravi's Roar

ByTom Percival

In Ravi's Roar by Tom Percival, readers follow a little boy named Ravi who becomes extremely frustrated during a family outing. As his anger intensifies, Ravi unexpectedly transforms into a roaring tiger. This transformation helps him discover the importance of expressing feelings constructively and the value of being himself.

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Breathe, Bunny, Breathe
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Breathe, Bunny, Breathe

ByLaura Lavoie

Breathe, Bunny, Breathe features Bunny, who has Big Feelings. Fortunately, his mama has taught him special tricks to help him understand them. Bunny can sometimes find it hard to control his temper. Luckily, his mama has shown him some handy tricks to help calm down when his big feelings become TOO big. Whether he's hopping mad because the pool closed early, furious that his carrot cake doesn't taste like carrots, or overwhelmed when he forgets all his taps and twirls at his first recital, Bunny knows just what to do.

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Facing Fears (Clever Emotions)

Facing Fears (Clever Emotions)

ByElena Ulyeva

Facing Fears (Clever Emotions) by Elena Ulyeva is a delightful children's book that helps young readers understand and manage their emotions, specifically fear. Through engaging storytelling and charming illustrations, the book introduces children to a relatable character who learns to confront their fears with courage and creativity. It's a gentle tool for teaching emotional intelligence and resilience in a way that is both entertaining and educational.

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I Am Angry (Clever Emotions)

I Am Angry (Clever Emotions)

ByElena Ulyeva

I Am Angry (Clever Emotions) by Elena Ulyeva introduces children to strong emotions and teaches them how to recognise and handle them. Milo the monkey is so angry! He wants a banana that's high up in a tree, but he doesn't want to go up alone. So he asks Turtle, but Turtle can't climb; he can only walk on the ground. Zebra can't climb, either, because she has hooves. Milo angrily stomps and stamps around the forest, shaking the trees. The birds hide in their nests, and the fish dive to the bottom of the pond to get away from the angry monkey. Then Milo sees Elephant and asks her to climb the tree with him—but Elephant informs Milo that she's too big and heavy to climb trees....

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I Am Sad! (Clever Emotions)

I Am Sad! (Clever Emotions)

ByElena Ulyeva

Milo the monkey is sad. His mommy has to take a trip, and he really misses her. Even being at school with everyone he knows doesn't help. His friends join in singing and dancing with the teacher for music class, but Milo doesn't want to dance and sing. His friends all play with toys and blocks and games during free time, but Milo doesn't want to play. His teacher, Mrs. Zebra, asks if she can help, but Milo tells her that only Mommy can make him feel better. Then Mrs. Zebra has an idea for how to cheer up Milo. Could it work? An ideal way to introduce children to strong emotions and how to recognize and handle them. I Am Sad! (Clever Emotions) by Elena Ulyeva provides...

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I'm Afraid!

I'm Afraid!

ByElena Ulyeva and Clever Publishing

I'm Afraid! by Elena Ulyeva, published by Clever Publishing, tells the charming tale of Milo, who is off to meet his friends for some playtime. However, a sneaky spider tricks Milo into being afraid of the other animals. Can Milo and his friends show the spider what it takes to be a good friend and encourage him to change his ways? This book is an ideal way to introduce children to strong emotions, teaching them how to recognise and handle them.

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