The Way I Feel

A rhyming picture book walks through big feelings like frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride, giving each one a name and a face so kids can point and say 'that's me.'

For the kid who has big feelings and no words yet for what's happening inside, this book hands them a vocabulary.

• Big idea: Every feeling has a name, and naming what you feel is the first step to handling it.
• Vibes: Bright, bouncy, and validating — more mirror than story.

• are working on naming and understanding emotions
• respond well to rhyming, rhythmic text
• like to point at pictures and say how they feel
• benefit from a calm way to talk about big feelings

• Feelings & empathy: Which feeling in this book feels most like something you've felt today?
• Real-life connection: Can you remember a time you felt jealous, like the book describes?
• Imagination: What does your face look like when you feel proud?
• Story & problem-solving: What could you do the next time you feel frustrated?