In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
By Jo Witek
The Story
A small child explores a range of emotions, like happiness and anger, through heart-shaped cutouts, learning to identify and express feelings with playful illustrations and lyrical language, empowering emotional understanding.
Why It's Special
If your child loves exploring their emotions, understanding what they mean, and expressing them, In My Heart: A Book of Feelings is an engaging adventure.
- Big idea: This interactive book features a die-cut heart that guides children through a colorful exploration of emotions like happiness, sadness, and bravery.
- Vibes: Whimsical illustrations and lyrical language create a warm, inviting atmosphere that captures the heart's emotional journey.
Notice how each feeling is vividly described, inviting your child to articulate their own emotions.
Perfect For Kids Who...
- enjoy interactive books with unique features
- like to explore different feelings in a fun way
- need help identifying and naming emotions
- appreciate bright, colorful illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
Invite your child to connect with the story through thoughtful questions.
- Story & problem-solving: What happens to the heart on each page?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the heart feels when it's shy?
- Real-life connection: Can you tell me about a time you felt as happy as the heart in the book?
- Imagination: If your heart could change shape, what would it look like when you feel excited? Some children enjoy choosing one scene to draw their own version of how their heart looks when they feel a specific emotion.