Description
When a big feeling comes along…you can handle it! Teach kids ages 7 to 10 how to manage their feelings.
Sometimes, emotions like anger or jealousy or excitement can seem too big to keep inside. Me and My Feelings is here to teach kids that it’s okay to have big feelings! They will learn how to calm down those strong emotions so they don’t feel overwhelmed and can continue to take on the world.
This book gives kids the skills to stay in control—by breathing deeply, saying positive things to themselves, talking about their feelings instead of keeping them inside, and more. Help young girls and boys learn to deal with all kinds of feelings, including the hard ones like sadness, anxiety, or even fear.
Inside Me and My Feelings, you’ll find:
- TANGIBLE IDEAS THAT HELP: This book is packed with informative ways to help kids handle their feelings. They can use the exercises to see which tips, tricks, and habits work best for them.
- QUIZZES & ACTIVITIES: Kids can get to know themselves with quizzes like “Do My Emotions Rule Me?,” along with other fun exercises and activities created especially for kids ages 7-10.
- EMPATHY FOR THE EMOTIONS OF OTHERS: When kids understand their own emotions and feelings, they can also empathize with other people’s feelings—like their family and friends.
With Me and My Feelings, the next time big feelings get too big—kids will know just what to do!
Richard and Liz (verified owner) –
What are the 6 big emotions?
Happiness * Surprise * Fear * Sadness * Anger * Disgust
Written for older children who can read well. Whilst there is lots of reading in this book, the writing is broken up with activities and made more appealing with colorful illustrations. Six chapters:
My Feelings and Emotions * Feelings and Myself * Feelings and My Mind * Feelings and My Body * Feelings and My Life * What to do when…..
Vanessa, author, is a school counselor. This is a well-written self-help book for kids. I was provided a copy by the publisher. Thanks, Liz
Maya (verified owner) –
It seems people do not really want to talk about kids and feelings. The book is aimed at one group of kids, but the wording is better for those who are older. It is a good book except for that. Kids need to understand what they are feeling and how to express their feelings safely.
SOMDReigel (verified owner) –
Me and My Feelings is a good book to help children learn and understand their feelings, emotions, and how to express them in healthy ways. Eye-catching illustrations with easy to read font. The interactive activities will keep the child engaged as they learn. Good for kids, parents, schools, and anyone who interacts with children.
BrooklynRaised (verified owner) –
I orginally purchased this book for my Elementary school students but used it to help my son manage his feelings. I love this book because it has helped him figure out how to stay calm and manage his feelings. Its definitely a work in progress, but I remind him of some of the activities that he completed in the book. I’m now going to have to buy another copy for the student I orginally bought this book for, but its definitely worth it.
HotChk (verified owner) –
My Girl likes it, but it should be bought fir children 9-10 years old.
TheLastFontenot (verified owner) –
When I became pregnant with my son, I made a promise with myself that I would not raise an emotionally closed off male that unable to express himself to the world. Contrary to popular belief, males are far more sensitive than females ( I can send you literary proof) and I needed to help him harness those emotions in a way that did not include video games and sports. This is a book that he can take to school and has many tools for him to use when I can’t be there to talk him through the woes of dealing with poorly raised adults and disappointing peers. Fantastic guide for children. Highly recommended.
Cece (verified owner) –
Just when I thought my 10 yr old would just throw this book in a corner or complain about a book…he didnt. I really think this book brought us closer. He wrote things that really shocked me. My son does not show emotions so this book has really helped him understand what he is feeling. Must buy!!!
Corey (verified owner) –
Great guide for kids
Maria (verified owner) –
I thought it was great–lots of good exercises for kids. Very practical. I’d put just as many girl references/drawings as boy references/drawings so the young reader isn’t alienated. They can be sensitive (unfortunately) to whether it’s a book written for boys or girls. I’d also make sure it looks somewhat “grown up.” Any kid who’s dealing with this stuff does not want to feel like they’re reading a child’s book.
JVA2020 (verified owner) –
I cannot say enough how much we enjoyed this book. It was helpful on so many levels. First of all, the author is a professional school counselor with many years in the North Carolina school system. My daughter and I read it together about one chapter a night. I didn’t want to overwhelm my “already full of emotions” child with too much information about emotions and feeling. The book read so easily as if the author were reading it to us. She explains all the different emotions and feelings that go along with them and reminds you that its all normal. She also gives plenty of ways to help identify what you are feeling and how to calm or ease your mind. She talks about what might ‘trigger” a certain behavior which is also something important that we don’t always think about. A few days after reading the book, my daughter even recognized she was turning something negative into a positive one! I would definitely recommend this book.
jeanius (verified owner) –
This book is very well written and as a therapist, even I learned a few things. It talks about more than just feelings but also how children can get to know themselves. The part about feeling good or bad was well done. The contents in this book should not only be read, but regularly applied and discussed ongoing. My son is 8 and this was perfect for him.
Jessica (verified owner) –
My daughter was having issues dealing with her emotions when it came to her dad and I divorcing. I got this book for her and she really enjoyed reading it. She also has learned better ways to deal with her emotions and understands why she is feeling the way she is feeling.
Melty (verified owner) –
My kids (ages 9 and 6) absolutely love this book. We read a section together as part of our bedtime routine and they’re excited about it every night. They love the quizzes and activities and I love learning more about them and what they’re thinking.
AlmightyKarl (verified owner) –
My 8 year old son had a lot of emotional issues last school year. We had a therapist but isn’t really helping much. I got this book and it has really helped to open up my eyes to his issues he’s facing. Him and I read a page or 2 together and really talk about the subject and it has brought out feelings everytime and while it’s teaching how to control his emotions it’s also teaching me how I can help him. This has been a huge help and life changing experience. Thank you so much for having this book available!
E. Greer (verified owner) –
My child rated this book. We loved it
Alicia (verified owner) –
Daughter loves it
Mememe (verified owner) –
My son was having a lot of tantrums and I got him this. He actually started talking about this book and implemented quite a number of things out of it. He is 7 and I am glad it’s something he can read alone and “help himself” when he is struggling with his emotions yet wants his own independence.
Southernmama761 (verified owner) –
Hadn’t read it myself yet, but my daughter is constantly rereading it, and says it helps!
rose (verified owner) –
This book is perfect for kids who are having trouble dealing with their emotions. My son was overreacting, being very sensitive and also lashing out at his sister. I bought this book, we are about halfway through and he loves doing it with me. I can honestly say I’ve seen an improvement. There were times when he’s lost a game, he would usually get mad and storm off, and now he’s been able to keep it together and move on. Thank you to the author of this book. It is written in perfect kid language, in my opinion for ages 7 and up. It is written in such a positive yet effective way.
toma368 (verified owner) –
Daughter is 9 y/o and she loved the book. Also going with the idea of $10 for every self help book read and $5 for a report. Instead of allowance for chores done. She said gave her ideas on dealing with sadness and anxiety and how to be more self confident.
Chelly (verified owner) –
This has been helping my 7 year old son work through his emotions. He actually enjoys doing the activities in this book. We have a lot of conversations. Would highly recommend.
Lucrecia (verified owner) –
I like how it is written. Not too childish and not too complicated. It covers the areas of self esteem and self reflection.
Lollies (verified owner) –
Loved this book helped my lil understand more about herself and she liked answering the questions to herself she loved it good book read along so your child don’t feel alone and lost
CA (verified owner) –
This book is utterly amazing. Before I say why, I do want to urge parents to read this book with their children, rather than giving it to them to read alone. Most kids won’t diligently read a book about feelings on their own (even if they like it), and there are a lot of exercises and questions that come up that benefit from–if not require–parental insight, encouragement, and feedback.
My husband and I have been reading this book with our kids (10, girl, and 7, boy) every day, and love it so much that they request “one more page” constantly. They have also requested follow up books. I can’t put my finger on exactly why, except that kids have a ton of feelings that get more and more complex, but without help in learning that these feelings are normal, and shared by everyone, and that it is okay to discuss them, they fester unchallenged and unexplored inside.
Some of the insights we have been able to discuss are:
-That we all have positive and negative feelings, and that is normal
-That we have mixed emotions/many feelings at once, and that is okay
-How to label feelings (my 7-year-old has also acquired vocabulary about feelings he didn’t have words for)
-Our strengths and weaknesses (and that having both is normal and okay)
-That not all of the feelings we have about ourselves are “true”–and that some negative thoughts need to be countered with evidence
-The difference between emotional brain and thinking brain (as well as how they are co-dependent)
An example of why this book should be read together is that kids need to know it’s okay to share weaknesses and negative thoughts. Yesterday, for example, the book asked for us to think about thoughts we’ve had inside our heads that aren’t as true as we thought. My husband and I had to give examples first so that our kids could understand. This one was still tough for my stepson.
Another example is that when asked to list 3 strengths & weaknesses, our kids could easily list 3 weaknesses, but not 3 strengths. That gave us insight into their experiences and self-talk, and we were able to encourage them to name other strengths.
Our stepson is shy and used to hide feelings. After just a few weeks of reading this book, at family meeting (our weekly check-in where there are no consequences for the topics that are raised, and we solve problems together or just listen), my stepson shared that he is being bullied, and told us why and by whom.
So, parents, buy this book! Our kids’ therapist has already bought it upon our rec, as have several of my neighbors, and my therapist sister!
maricari (verified owner) –
This book is perfect for a parent to bwgin teaching children about feelings. Its also a great review for adults. If your child can read, read it with them and talk with them about each feeling in the book, and both of you identify when you each experienced that feeling before. This can be an amazing bonding experience for parent & child. Every minute that you invest time doing this will be valuable for your relationship as you grow. The book can be used for children from 2 to 12 or higher. Take one feeling per week. Highly recommended!
Samantha L (verified owner) –
This is a fantastic resource. My 7 year old daughter loves it and I have enjoyed working through it with her.
daphne madison (verified owner) –
During this virtual learning environment for children this is a really good book to start any adult into understanding what these kids are going through being separated from friends and activities and socialization it helped me and my family
James Ford (verified owner) –
I read the book together with my 6 year old. We had some great conversations about feelings and who we are. There are quizzes and exercises that are easy and fun.
Patricia S (verified owner) –
Got this in hopes it would help with expressing feelings verbally. So far it has had the desired effect.
TCUMiss (verified owner) –
My 9 yo daughter was suffering from major insomnia and bedtime anxiety. This book was exactly what she needed to help understand that her feelings do not define reality and how to deal with strong emotions. As I’m writing this she is sound asleep after reading this book until she dozed off. My only complaint is that this incredible author hasn’t written another similar book to follow this one up. It is light, east to read, and very informative. Thank you!!!!!!!
Deborah (verified owner) –
Foster daughter loves this book. I catch her reading it and she tells me what she’s feeling at the time. She’s 7
Sarah Newbert (verified owner) –
Awesome book for helping my special needs ten year old boys learn about their “big emotions” and learn strategies to help deal with them without acting out.
Laurie Snell (verified owner) –
Me and my 10 yr old son read together almost every night and we are on page 69 and so far it’s s such a good book. The explanation of feelings and emotions to him has been great and beneficial to his understanding and he’s learned self control. I give this book 5 stars
Etopman (verified owner) –
Great guide. Easy for kids to relate and use what they’ve learned. The format is so easy to go through. Love it!!!
Jessica (verified owner) –
let’s just start with this- I have a VERY sensitive 11 year old girl. we’ve talked and tried everything under the sun. we were recommended this book by a friend, and while she still has trouble understanding and expressing, we can refer back to reading this whenever we need. the information was vast and very helpful and written in a way that she could understand it.
Tamara (verified owner) –
Amazing book for kids going through divorce and issue with going between 2 houses. Explains feelings perfectly! Must buy for younger kids.
AMK (verified owner) –
It helped our 10 year old kid to express himself. Not bad, not bad at all.
Amy N. (verified owner) –
My 9 year old was dealing with some worries as the world was changing through COVID. This book was perfect for her. We talk about thinking Thelma and emotional Eddie often. There are some activities and quizzes that she likes too. One was re thinking if some things aren’t real and true if you go back and think about it. That helped her too. Me telling her wasn’t working but she believed it when she read it.
Jessi M (verified owner) –
I bought this for my 8 year old daughter but it ended up working better for my 5 year old son. He throws tantrums and loves to get mad and run away as far as possible. I got real frustrated but decided he needed to learn how to express his self better. I read this book for him and it makes him understand emotions, feelings and how it’s okay to feel. I really like it.
Bethesda Ministries Schools Bethesda (verified owner) –
THIS BOOK IS EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT COMPARISON WITH INDIVIDUAL CHARACCTER, PERSONALITY, AND HOA CREATED THE SOUL AND SPIRIT.
THANKYOU AND GOD BLESS YOU. REV. DR. WILLIAMS
PREACHER, EDUCATOR, AUTHOR. COUNSELOR
Chrystal Bush (verified owner) –
They are working on it now.
N. A. Powell (verified owner) –
This book really helped my daughter understand her feelings and why she reacts the way she does. She was really engaged and loved having me read it to her.
Rita D. (verified owner) –
I bought this to use with my grandson when he would visit. He has been through much in his 11 years and he keeps his feelings hidden. This book is so well written. We read it together and discuss. It has really helped him to open up and talk to me.
I just can’t thank Ms. Green Allen enough for this wonderful resource.
furniture (verified owner) –
Amazing book that really gets beneath the surface on the power of emotions. Written in a way that kids can understand all the complex emotions, but also very helpful for adults reading it to children as a reminder or refresh!
Nicky Jacobson (verified owner) –
As a mom I love this book and my 7 year older loves it too. Great message and fun illustrations.
Maggie (verified owner) –
easy to understand & great info for young children …..age 7 & above appropriate
Fady El-Dabi (verified owner) –
My son and I read this book together. He found the little humor in the book very funny and entertaining. He used the 5,4,3,2,1 and breathing exercises a few times and they worked like a charm. Highly recommend this book.
Susan (verified owner) –
Most of us parents and grandparents would benefit from reading this book, to help us have a framework and vocabulary for talking about feelings with our young lives ones. It would be super for teachers, too. Partnered by a caring adult, a primary (gds 1-3) child could use this book. Upper elementary could work through/enjoy it on their own.
Jade (verified owner) –
Very educational, easy to read and understand. My 7y.o. likes a lot.
Pippa (verified owner) –
Love this one because kids find it hard to share. We use this as an exercise on how to deal with life in general.
writeon11 (verified owner) –
Great descriptions and child-friendly language for emotional concepts that are often hard to articulate. Quizzes are fun and engaging for my 7 year old. Nicely laid out ways to calm down during stress. My daughter asks for us to read from this book over her other chapter book choices. Very well done!
Gator Acres (verified owner) –
Ordered a paperback. Shipped nicely with other books. Properly stored. No bends, crease, or rips. Great addition to the classroom.
Renata Ataide<span class="a-icon a-profile-verified-badge"><span class="a-profile-verified-text"></span></span> (verified owner) –
I bought this book for my daughter. She loved it
DM (verified owner) –
My son was having meltdowns and fits about everything, even every day care tasks. We had him read this book in his room to calm down and whenever he had quiet reading time. He read it over and over again and now, 2.5 years later, he’s able to express his emotions in a very “adult” way and his communication with us is amazing. He no longer has daily meltdowns and he’s so communicative with us, his teachers, and his friends! His teachers don’t even believe he’s been diagnosed with adhd because he can communicate his needs without melting down.
Stefania Gil | Escritora de romance paranormal, fantasía y suspense (verified owner) –
The book was really cool and now I can tell better if my friends are happy or sad. The book was really cool.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Happy with purchase.
Alice Robinson (verified owner) –
Helped my niece understand her feelings more
Laura Allison (verified owner) –
I have been reading a few pages of this book each night with my 10 and 5 year old. Both are at such different places developmentally but have been struggling with their emotions. My oldest holds it all in until he gets mean and my youngest let’s it all out and cries all the time. I love when kids have a good cry and show how they are feeling but it’s excessive .
This book had been great for both of them. Thwy share so much with me as we read that I can only get through a few pages a night because I can’t read for hours with them before bed. Definitely had been helpful with them already and we just got to chapter 3.
My 5 year old was crying and my husband tried ro talk with him to see what was wrong and my son calmly stated he needed some time to himself until he could calm his emotions down. And walked away for a few minutes before coming back to tell us what he was feeling. I was so proud of him calming himself down and then discussing it.
I have seen some attitude improvements with my 10 year old too.
Emotions can even be hard for adults but it’s overwhelming for some kids. This book is written appropriately for both these ages. I was shocked that thwy both get into it so much and love it.
Definitely feel like this is a good book for the parents to read with the kids. It starts some great discussions and helps adults understand eat the kids are feeling and what they are doing to deal with those feelings.
Trenton J Tafolla (verified owner) –
Great for adolescents who are in the stage of life where its hard to verbalize and Express their feelings to others.
Tori Turner (verified owner) –
My 9 year old loves this book! Santa brought it in his stocking! He is very aware of his emotions and I truly believe it helps kids navigate and think deeply when reading
Monique Reiki Master (verified owner) –
A lot of reading definitely they need help with this book
Serra Williams (verified owner) –
My 4 year old is autistic and he likes to read this for quiet time, it has helped with his fits tremendously!
Ben (verified owner) –
Great buy love it will get my future business
Fourjemz7 (verified owner) –
My son has been struggling a lot. I thought this book would help. I think it has helped a little. We both enjoyed going through the book together and him filling out the forms inside. He reads it every now and again. Definitely a nice book to help your struggling child. There are many of these, but I got this one quick and the price point was on target for us. Thank you for providing help for children in need!
Karen R (verified owner) –
Bought for my 8 yr old granddaughter, we have yet to read it together, but I did go through the book and can’t wait to read it with her and discuss the different challenges we face with our feelings.
Milda (verified owner) –
This book is very simple. I read it with my 7 year old son and he loves it. It’s a great conversation starter between us
zekia (verified owner) –
Awesome book! Very helpful, it really initiated a ton of thoughts and emotions from my 7-year old granddaughter!