There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it’s how you look or talk, or where you’re from; maybe it’s what you eat, or something just as random. It’s not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. I love this book for exploring the complexity of emotions with young children. How can Theo possibly feel happy and sad and jealous and proud all at the same time!?? It’s a great story to share with a new big brother or sister too. Crying is Like the Rain: A Story of Mindfulness and Feelings by Heather Hawk Feinberg, illustrated by Chamisa Kellogg This book was not only hilarious and witty and fun, but the emotional maturity of the characters was just so refreshing. It was so wonderful to read a love story about people who get awkward and giddy and start overthinking things but then communicate their feelings. I kept thinking there would be some big blow up or miscommunication, but there really wasn’t.

But all of these ingredients did not bake a good book. I didn't feel anything for the characters, they felt very one dimensional. And the plot was really non existent. It was a whole lotta cute fluff so if that is something you enjoy you may appreciate it more than I did. Definitely not my usual cuppa tea but I rolled with it to the end. I dont think this was a bad book and I actually feel kind of bad giving it such a low rating because I feel like a lot of people would swoon hard and absolutely love it… but unfortunately i was extremely bored the entire time I read it and couldn’t wait for it to be over.

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also, ever since Cade Eaton (Heartless), i keep comparing older, single dad heroes to him. the H of this book didnt even come close. i mean, hes a sweetheart. consent is sexy and all. but sometimes i wish he’d been bolder, more forward, and spontaneous with his love language (physical touch/affection) without overthinking the h’s reaction or how it was going to be received. on another note, what happened with the “fake dating for PR stunt” plot?? i feel like it was just a plot device and not an actual plotline? i thought the third act conflict would have smth to do with it—it didnt. i understood the h’s anger, but i also feel like she overreacted. im glad they didnt blow it out of proportion and was able to sort it out like the mature, adult they were. Visiting Feelingsharnesses a young child’s innate capacity to fully experience the present moment. Rather than labeling or defining specific emotions and feelings, Visiting Feelings invites children to sense, explore, and befriend any feeling with acceptance and equanimity. Children can explore their emotions with their senses and gain an understanding of how feelings can lodge in the body, as conveyed by common expressions like “a pit in the stomach” or “lump in the throat.” Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilarity and levity to this very important lesson on emotional literacy, demonstrating to kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings. The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm by LeVar Burton & Susan Schaefer Bernardo, illustrated by Courtenay Fletcher

One of the most challenging aspects of childhood is feeling strong emotions, and learning about how best to understand and manage those emotions.

I have been in such a bad reading slump but I finished this book in one day because of how amazing it was. I adored Farley and Meyer so much. Their relationship was a breath of fresh air. Their funny banter, small touches, and vulnerability made my heart so happy. Also getting to see them go from friends to lovers gave me butterflies, I was so invested in their story and the way it ended was so beautiful. Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading “dreary wearies” isn’t really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in this fun fish story that’s sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down. Lena’s Shoes Are Nervous (A First-Day-of-School Dilemma) by Keith Calabrese, illustrated by Juana Medina

cute, but ive got no funny feelings for this one. ive never read a romance with both MCs being stand up comedians, so that part was interesting. i adored the mutual pining. it was hilarious reading the two of them pine for each other while thinking that their feeling was unrequited lol. like, jokes on you, pal! however, the romance felt all over the place mostly because the alternating past/present chapters was distracting for me, and i simply couldnt keep the timeline straight in my head. not to mention, the two of them were always friends; and, even though they became lovers, that dynamic only shifted/didnt notably change. so there wasnt a clear distinction (or i just didnt notice it) between their past & present. Toddlers will start to identify feelings in themselves and in others in this simple, clever book by a prominent preschool nonfiction author-illustrator. Sturdily crafted for small hands, this board book features beautiful, detailed spreads of panoramic views of the playground action, while close-ups focus on body language and facial expressions. I knew I’d like this and I certainly did!! It was really cute and so disgustingly heartwarming. It honestly had me all misty eyed at the end of the book because Meyer and Farley are just so perfect. Try to walk in someone's shoes to see how they might feel. For though you cannot see them, feelings are still strong and real”. I still remember the day when my first research paper got published and I got the best paper and presenter award, I was surprised. I was surprised to see that despite having such great research papers and presenters in the session, I was given the award.A beautiful book that describes a range of emotions and how they make you feel physically, with simple language that children will relate to. I think I was expecting more of an unrequited love situation with a fake dating sort of thing that would have resulted in a bunch of laugh out loud funny moments because she’s a comedian… but I didn’t find the book funny at all and the overall vibes were nothing like I was expecting it to be. It`s my humble request to everyone to express themselves without thinking who would judge you or what would someone think of you. It's OK to express. It's OK to express sadness as we express happiness.

CASEL identified five specific social emotional learning competencies for children, which are the following This perceptive and poignant story is the perfect springboard for talking to children about emotions and anxieties. I also loved the place that therapy has in this book, and how the importance of it was mentioned many times.

Did you know wrestlers have feelings? And knights. Even superheroes and ninjas feel sad sometimes! A fun reminder that we all feel big feelings sometimes. Marcy didn’t want to feel angry or jealous. And she didn’t like feeling sad or embarrassed. Why couldn’t she be happy all the time? Then one day when Marcy’s feelings disappear, she learns that her feelings don’t have to control her, and they might even have a function. The Feelings Series is especially designed to help children better understand their feelings and how to identify, manage and express those feelings in an appropriate and acceptable way - both to themselves and to others.