Picture books
A heartwarming and beautiful picture book that tenderly explores the rollercoaster of emotions we all experience. Through a series of gentle, everyday moments—a sunny day in the park, a sleepless night, a piano exam, a frustrating fall, and a heartfelt goodbye—this moving story follows a child and his grown-up as they navigate joy, fear, excitement, anger, and love through time.
Perfect for young readers and their grown-ups to share, this book offers a compassionate guide to understanding big feelings. Each scene is infused with warmth, wisdom, and the quiet magic of unconditional support. As the child grows into a grown-up himself, the circle of care continues, reminding how empathy, patience, and connection can be passed from one generation to the next.
With lyrical language and emotionally rich storytelling, I Don’t Know What to Feel will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed, unsure, or simply human. This is more than a bedtime book—it’s a lifelong companion for children, parents, and caregivers alike. A perfect gift for new parents, growing families, or anyone looking to celebrate the beauty of feeling deeply.
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As a parent, I Don’t Know What to Feel truly touched my heart. It captures those overwhelming moments when children are flooded with emotions and don’t yet have the words to explain them. Reading it with my child opened up the most beautiful conversations about confusion, big feelings, and the comfort of knowing it’s okay not to have everything figured out. The story feels gentle and reassuring. A thoughtful, comforting book that I know we’ll return to again and again.
delightful. written so sensitively: one gets a real sense of the depth of the child’s emotions and the love from the parent/grown-up in helping the child articulate them. every child needs a grown up like that throughout their life.
