📖 Overview
When I'm Feeling is a children's picture book series created by Trace Moroney that explores different emotions through the experiences of a young rabbit character. Each book in the series focuses on a specific feeling like happiness, sadness, anger, or love.
The books use simple text and illustrations to help children identify and understand their emotions in everyday situations. Notes for parents and caregivers are included at the back of each book to facilitate discussions about feelings.
The series aims to develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness in young readers by normalizing the full range of human emotions. The combination of a relatable animal protagonist and practical coping strategies makes complex emotional concepts accessible to children aged 3-7.
👀 Reviews
Readers appreciate how the book helps children identify and express their emotions. Parents frequently mention that the discussion questions at the back help facilitate conversations with their kids about feelings.
Specific praise focuses on:
- Clear, relatable examples children can understand
- Colorful illustrations that hold children's attention
- Inclusion of coping strategies for each emotion
- Durable board book format
Common criticisms:
- Some find the text too simple/basic
- A few mention the religious references don't fit their needs
- Price point considered high for length
Ratings:
Amazon: 4.8/5 (2,100+ reviews)
Goodreads: 4.3/5 (180+ ratings)
Parent review quote: "My 3-year-old asks for these books daily. They've given her vocabulary to express herself when she's upset instead of just crying."
The series format receives praise - many parents report purchasing the complete collection after success with one book.
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The Way I Feel by Janan Cain Each spread uses color, text, and illustrations to explore one emotion through the experiences of children in relatable situations.
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek The die-cut heart design and layered pages present different emotions through metaphors and physical sensations children experience.
The Color Monster by Anna Llenas A monster learns to sort jumbled feelings into colors, helping children understand and organize their emotions.
My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss The text pairs colors with moods while animals represent different emotional states children encounter throughout their days.
🤔 Interesting facts
🌟 The "When I'm Feeling" series includes more than 10 different emotion-focused books, helping children understand feelings like happiness, sadness, anger, and jealousy.
💭 Author Trace Moroney collaborated with child psychologists to ensure the books accurately represent emotional development in young children.
🎨 Each book in the series features a small bunny character whose experiences mirror common childhood situations, making it easier for young readers to relate.
📚 The series has been translated into over 19 languages and distributed worldwide, reaching millions of children across different cultures.
🏆 The books incorporate cognitive behavioral principles, which is a therapeutic approach proven to help children better understand and manage their emotions.