These 5 books to help kids with big feelings feature beautifully illustrated peek-through books, board books, and comprehensive activity books with trauma-sensitive strategies to help children understand the brain science behind their emotions. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, school librarian, or social worker, help little ones understand their feelings and explore the world of emotions with these 5 books to help kids with big feelings.

5 Books To Help Kids With Big Feelings

1. Feelings by Libby Walden, illustrated by Richard Jones

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Explore the world of emotions with this stunning peek-through book. Lyrical text and enchanting illustrations bring each emotion to life to help children understand the universal and unique nature of feelings.

2. My Magical Feelings by Becky Cummings, illustrated by Nejla Shojaie

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Did you know your feelings are the language of the soul? That’s why it’s important to encourage our children to express themselves. My Magical Feelings helps children compares feelings to colorful crayons that bring variety to the world and allow them to experience it.

3. Riley the Brave’s Big Feelings Activity Book by Jessica Sinarski, illustrated by Zachary Kline

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Roaring, grumping, knots in tummies…Making sense of big feelings can be tricky. Riley the Brave and his safe big critters are here to help! Enjoy 60+ fun activities and trauma-sensitive strategies to help children understand the brain science behind those big MAD, SAD, and SCARED emotions…and what to do about it!

4. The Emotions Book by Lizzy Rockwell

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Help your child self-regulate their emotions. The Emotions Books: A Little Story About BIG Feelings teaches emotional control and how to act effectively when faced with overwhelming feelings or challenging circumstances.

5. Exploring Emotions by Paul Christelis, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

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When a big day brings out lots of big feelings for a group of children, mindfulness helps them cope with their emotions.

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