I'm Happy-Sad Today

Written by Lory Britain · Illustrated by Matthew Rivera

Navigate the whirlwind of emotions and discover that all feelings are okay.

4.2 Goodreads · 256 ratings

40 pages· 607 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 480L

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Bookroo's summary

A little girl explores the whirlwind of emotions, from happy to sad, excited to nervous. As she navigates these mixed feelings, she learns she doesn't have to choose just one. With charming illustrations, this story reassures young readers that all emotions are valid. A special section offers adults guidance on helping children understand and express their feelings.

From the publisher

This friendly picture book helps young children make sense of mixed-up emotions. Happy, and also sad. Excited, but nervous too. Feeling friendly, with a little shyness mixed in. Mixed feelings are natural, but they can be confusing. There are different kinds of happy–the quiet kind and the “noisy, giggly, jump and run” kind. And there are conflicting feelings, like proud and jealous, frustrated and determined. With gentle messaging and charming illustrations, a little girl talks about her many layered feelings, ultimately concluding, “When I have more than one feeling inside me, I don’t have to choose just one. I know that all my feelings are okay at the same time.” A special section for adults presents ideas for helping children explore their emotions, build a vocabulary of feeling words, know what to do if they feel overwhelmed, and more.

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