Books About Feelings · 25 titles considered

The Best Feelings Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about feelings? 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.

A Little SPOT of Empathy
A Little SPOT of Worry
El día que los crayones renunciaron
A Little SPOT of Feelings
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Feelings

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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2014

In My Heart

By Jo Witek, Christine Roussey (Illustrator) · Growing Hearts series

A child explores the many emotions that live inside their heart.

28 pages· 416 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 2,877 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2023

A Little Scribble SPOT

A tangled mess of emotions seeks clarity and happiness.

40 pages· 360 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.6/5 Goodreads · 353 ratings
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Picture Book · 2021

A Little SPOT of Empathy

Discover the power of empathy and kindness.

32 pages· 688 words
4.7/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings
Picture Book · 2020

A Little SPOT of Worry

Distinguish helpful worries from imagined fears.

36 pages· 794 words
4.7/5 Goodreads · 156 ratings
Picture Book · 2013

El día que los crayones renunciaron

A child receives a series of letters from their crayons, each expressing grievances and desires about how they are used in drawings.

32 pages· 848 words
4.4/5 Goodreads · 60,671 ratings
Picture Book · 2020

A Little SPOT of Feelings

Master your emotions with practical techniques.

32 pages· 830 words
4.6/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 4–+ · 2002

Giant Children

By Brod Bagert, Tedd Arnold (Illustrator)

Dive into a world of quirky poems with dinosaurs, aliens, and karate princesses.

32 pages· 2,225 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 221 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–3 · 1999

How Are You Peeling?

Discover emotions through whimsical food sculptures.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1999)
48 pages· 178 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,850 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014

Today I Feel...

Explore emotions from A to Z through a child's eyes in this beautifully illustrated journey.

64 pages· 32 words· Est. 1 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 357 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2005

When I'm Feeling Angry

Help children manage anger and build emotional resilience with engaging stories and practical guidance.

24 pages· 176 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 333 ratings
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Feelings Picture Books

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

Sometimes When I'm Sad

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A child learns to manage overwhelming sadness with simple, empowering strategies.

Second Banana

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A girl must embrace her 'rotten' role in the school play.

Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You

Ages 5–8 · 2020

The dark is more afraid of you than you are of it.

Little Unicorn Is Sad

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A unicorn's mane changes with emotions. Can he find his rainbow again?

Everyone

Ages 4–6 · 2016

Discover the shared world of emotions through whimsical illustrations.

Talk and Work It Out
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Talk and Work It Out

Ages 4–8 · 2005

Discover the steps to peaceful conflict resolution for children.

Little Unicorn Is Angry
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Little Unicorn Is Angry

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A unicorn's mane changes with emotions. Can he calm his anger and restore his rainbow?

A Little SPOT's Wasted Worry

A Little SPOT's Wasted Worry

2023

No book description provided.

Barbie: Bunny Birthday Bash

Ages 3–7 · 2026

Can Chelsea and friends throw the perfect bunny birthday party?

A Little SPOT Emotion Coach

A Little SPOT Emotion Coach

2023

No book description provided.

When I'm Feeling Disappointed
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When I'm Feeling Disappointed

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Help children understand and manage their emotions for a brighter future.

A Little Spot of Anger

Ages 3–6 · 2019

Learn to shrink anger with fun counting and breathing techniques.

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