Books About Emotions · 514 titles considered

The Best Emotions Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about emotions? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Emotions

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016

Ghost

By Jason Reynolds · Book #1 in the Track series

A young sprinter must outrun his past to achieve greatness on the track team.

208 pages· 39,201 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 53,925 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?

By Judith Viorst, Lee White (Illustrator)

Explore childhood's emotional roller-coaster through witty poems.

112 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 184 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2017

I Am (Not) Scared

Two friends face their fears at an amusement park, discovering bravery in unexpected ways.

32 pages· 116 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,396 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1974

The Pain and the Great One

A young boy and girl navigate their feelings towards their siblings and their roles within the family.

48 pages· 904 words· Est. 11 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,458 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000

Judy Moody Was in a Mood

Judy Moody faces third grade with a bad mood and a unique class project.

176 pages· 11,142 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 19,044 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out

A grumpy animal tries to get rid of his grumpiness with the help of his friends.

32 pages· 335 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 197 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

The FRUSTRATING Book!

Zoom Squirrel seeks new emotions, but what if they're not what he expects?

96 pages· 731 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 428 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014

Three Little Words

Discover how three little words can brighten any child's day.

32 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 104 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2015

Emma

A young matchmaker stirs emotions in her village.

22 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 316 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2017

How Do You Say I Love You?

Discover 'I love you' in ten languages, uniting hearts worldwide.

26 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 128 ratings
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Emotions Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about emotions for the youngest readers and listeners.

I Yoga You

Ages 2–4 · 2019

Discover love through yoga as families share mindful moments from dawn to dusk.

Happy Happier Happiest

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Explore ocean animals' feelings with interactive pull-tabs.

Sometimes Babies...

Ages 0–2 · 2022

Discover the many kinds of babies and the love that embraces them all.

Calm-Down Time
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Calm-Down Time

Ages 1–3 · 2010

Discover tools to help toddlers manage meltdowns and find calm.

Fiona's Feelings

Ages 0–3 · 2018

A premature hippo's journey to strength and discovery inspires young readers.

Curious George's Are You Curious?

Ages 0–3 · 1941

A curious monkey's mischief leads to unexpected adventures.

What's Wrong, Little Pookie?

Ages 1–5 · 2007

Pookie's mom tries to uncover why Pookie is upset.

The Feelings Book

Ages 2–4 · 2005

Explore the colorful world of emotions and discover the joy of expressing every feeling.

Little Monkey Calms Down

Ages 2–4 · 2014

A meltdown leads to a journey of self-soothing and discovery.

Baby Faces

Ages 2–5 · 1998

Discover baby expressions in a colorful, engaging board book.

A Kiss Means I Love You
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A Kiss Means I Love You

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover the world of nonverbal communication through playful rhymes and photos.

Happy Face Sad Face
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Happy Face Sad Face

Ages 1–4 · 2017

Explore emotions through playful faces in this interactive board book.

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Emotions Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about emotions for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Augustus and His Smile
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Augustus and His Smile

Ages 4–8 · 2001

A tiger embarks on a journey to rediscover his lost smile.

Green

Ages 3–6 · 2012

Discover the endless shades of green in a magical journey through nature's palette.

The Boring Book

Ages 5–8 · 2017

A bored boy discovers boredom is a gateway to unexpected adventures.

Susan Laughs

Ages 4–7 · 2000

A lively girl navigates life's ups and downs, revealing her wheelchair only at the end.

Love Monster and the Perfect Present

Ages 2–4 · 2013

A monster's quest for the perfect gift leads to an unexpected heartwarming surprise.

Hello Goodbye Dog

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A determined dog escapes to reunite with her girl at school.

Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

Ages 3–9 · 2016

Superheroes face bad days but find ways to stay calm and cope.

The Heart and the Bottle

Ages 4–8 · 2010

Can joy be rediscovered after loss, or is it forever bottled away?

From Tree to Sea
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From Tree to Sea

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the hidden wisdom of nature and our place within it.

Perfectly Polite Penguins

Ages 4–7 · 2019

Polly Penguin disrupts politeness. Can she restore order?

I Will Take a Nap!

Ages 6–8 · 2015

Gerald needs a nap, but will Piggie let him dream in peace?

The Color Monster

Ages 3–6 · 2012

A monster sorts out its emotions with the help of a friend.

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Emotions Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about emotions for developing and independent readers.

Graphic Nov.
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Pilu of the Woods

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A runaway girl and a lost tree spirit face a storm and their emotions in the woods.

¡Esperar no es fácil!

Ages 3–5 · 2014

A surprise awaits, but can patience endure the wait?

The Big Shrink

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Marigold's shrinking magic spirals out of control, threatening her friends and their protest.

Mi amigo está triste
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Mi amigo está triste

Ages 6–8 · 2007

A friend is sad, and another must find a way to bring back joy.

A Rover's Story

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A Mars rover faces perilous challenges and unexpected emotions on a mission to survive.

Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza

Ages 9–12 · 2022

A girl confronts a legendary witch, unlocking hidden powers and self-trust.

The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife

Ages 7–9 · 2021

Scarlett's emotions cause chaos, risking her dream trip. Can she control them before disaster strikes?

Strange Planet
Graphic Nov.
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Strange Planet

2019

Explore a whimsical world where beings navigate life's milestones with humor and charm.

Good Different

Ages 8–12 · 2023

A girl must embrace her uniqueness before her world unravels completely.

Poetry Comics

Ages 8–12 · 2024

Explore life's moments through illustrated poems, from new shoes to falling leaves, in a unique graphic novel experience.

The Power of Vulnerability

2013

Embrace vulnerability to unlock joy, creativity, and true courage.

Judy Moody, Mood Martian

Ages 6–9 · 2014

A third-grader tries to stay in a good mood for a week.

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