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Books:
Feelings & Emotional Skills

Helping kids name, understand and
move through overwhelming emotions.

Big Feelings

Helping children name and understand emotions
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MAKING FACES:
A FIRST BOOK OF EMOTIONS
 

Start Here

Uses photographs to show a range of expressions. Helpful for early back-and-forth (“Can you make a happy face?”) and emotional awareness.
Ages: Birth-2

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BABY FACES
 

Introduces basic emotions through real baby faces.  A simple way to begin noticing and naming. feelings from the very start.
Ages: Birth-2

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GRUMPY MONKEY
 

 ParentFavorite

Validates bad moods without trying to fix them. A good pick when your child is resistant or irritable.
Ages: 3–6

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THE RABBIT LISTENED

 

 ParentFavorite

Models sitting with hard feelings without
fixing them. Best when your child needs
connection, not solutions.
Ages: 2–6

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THE COLOR MONSTER:
A STORY ABOUT EMOTIONS

Start Here

A simple way to help children identify and sort their feelings. Best when you’re just starting to name emotions together.
Ages: 2–5

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IN MY HEART:
A BOOK OF FEELINGS

Links feelings to body sensations in a relatable way. Helpful when your child feels overwhelmed but can’t explain why.
Ages: 2–5

Calming Down & Emotional Regulation

Simple tools to help children reset and feel more in control
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CALM DOWN TIME

Gives clear, simple steps for calming the body.  A good go-to after hitting, yelling, or big outbursts.
Ages: 2-5

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SIGH LIKE A SLOTH

 ParentFavorite

Introduces breathing and simple mindfulness through playful movement. Works well when your child needs a concrete way to slow down.
Ages: 3-6

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SLEEPY LITTLE YOGA

Combines movement and calming routines in a predictable flow. A nice option for winding down or building a calming routine.
Ages: 2-5

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LITTLE MONKEY CALMS DOWN

Shows a young child moving through frustration and settling. Helpful for toddlers just beginning to learn how to reset.
Ages: 2-4

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FEEL CALM
AN INVISIBLE THINGS BOOK

A gentle, guided book that introduces simple breathing and calming strategies kids can use when emotions start to feel overwhelming.
Ages: 2-4

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LET'S PLAY

An interactive book that uses movement and play to help kids explore and shift big feelings alongside a simple, expressive dot.

Ages: 2-4

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West Village, NY​

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