The Way I Feel
A gentle picture book that walks young children through thirteen emotions, from silly and excited to scared and jealous, using vivid pastel illustrations and simple rhyming verses. The tone is warm and completely nonjudgmental, reassuring children that every feeling is a normal part of life.
A wonderful fit for toddlers and preschoolers from about age 2 up, and a great read-aloud at any age through early elementary.
Chapters to know about
The 'scared' spread depicts fear of the dark and thunderstorms and a child needing a parent's comfort; a cozy, reassuring image for most children, though it may introduce these specific fears to children who do not yet have them.
The 'angry' spread shows a child in the grip of a big, red-toned rage; depicted vividly but framed as a normal, passing feeling with no harmful behavior shown.
Jealousy is named and illustrated directly; a great conversation-starter about fairness and sharing for children who find this feeling tricky to talk about.