Picture Books to Help Little Kids Understand Big Feelings
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Emotions can be difficult to talk about for people of all ages, but it can be especially tricky for children who lack the language and experience to identify what they’re feeling. Books are a great way to bridge that gap. Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing a meaningful story with a child in your life!
The Invisible String
by Patrice Karst
Age range: 3 – 7 years
Topics: Separation anxiety, grief
In My Heart:
A Book of Feelings
by Jo Witek
Age range: 2 – 5 yearS
Topics: Emotions, worry
The Color Monster:
A Story About Emotions
by Anna Llenas
Age range: 3 – 7 years
Topics: Emotion, identifying feelings
The Bad Seed
by Jory John
Age range: 4 – 8 years
Topics: Trauma, positive change
I Was So Mad
by Mercer Mayer
Age range: 3 – 7 years
Topics: Anger, managing big emotions
The Kissing Hand
by Audrey Penn
Age Range: 3 – 7 years
Topics: Separation anxiety, change, first day of school
Our May blog was written by Youth Services Program Coordinator Emmy Wiest
