Children’s Writing

F is for Feelings

Young children often need help learning and practicing their “feelings words” so they can express themselves well. When children learn from an early age to share their feelings in clear and healthy ways, they are more likely to grow into adults who feel capable of handling life’s challenges.

Friendly and positive, F is for Feelings uses an alphabet-book format to share and reinforce emotional language and the idea that while some feelings are more comfortable than others, all emotions are natural and important.

1-2-3 My Feelings and Me

Young children often need help grasping the complexities of their feelings, which can sometimes be overwhelming. When children learn from an early age to handle their emotions in healthy ways, they are more likely to grow into adults who feel capable of facing life’s challenges.

This friendly, positive picture book helps children understand their feelings better, giving them coping strategies for communicating and managing emotions more effectively. 1-2-3 My Feelings and Me invites children and adults to count to ten as they share and explore feelings together.

Book Reviews

1-2-3 My Feelings and Me

“Emotions can be difficult for children. (Let’s be honest – they can be difficult for adults!) This straightforward approach to describing feelings … along with the reassurance that everything a child feels is normal and experienced by everyone will be very useful in helping children learn to understand and manage their emotions. With its warm, friendly art and cast of diverse characters, every child will find it relatable.”

Susanna Leonard Hill

Susanna Leonard Hill

Children’s Author

F is for Feelings

“F Is for Feelings helps adults teach children a language as essential as our ABCs: the language of emotions without which we cannot communicate what is most real and important in our lives, without which we cannot communicate ourselves to others.”

Gabor Maté, M.D.

Gabor Maté, M.D.

Coauthor of Hold On to Your Kids

1-2-3 My Feelings and Me

“Understanding our feelings is a complex challenge for any of us – and especially for children, who can be overwhelmed by the unruly emotions they sometimes experience. 1-2-3 My Feelings and Me is a valuable tool for any parent or teacher trying to help children accept, understand, and manage their own emotions.”

Paul Tough

Paul Tough

Canadian-American Writer

F is for Feelings

“A discussion starter for caregivers offers help for children struggling to describe their emotions. In the format of an alphabet book, this guide lists common feelings in an approachable way. Each page presents an image of a child in a relatable situation, with a variety of characters to aid in the understanding of oneself and others. Perfect for classrooms and homes alike.”

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