Kids Books about Feelings & Emotions

This list is a direct result of my podcast this week (#10) on using books to help our children handle their emotions & feelings, including a validation of their feelings.  Let me point out that several of the books listed below fit into more than one category of feelings; I just tried to pick the most relevant one. Some of these are favorites around our house (most of the "how I feel" books) & some are brand new finds that I researched in preparation for the podcast; enjoy! 
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Children's Books about Emotions & Feelings: 

*Mixed Emotions/All Feelings*
 I'm Happy-Sad Today
by: Lory Britain
(Happy & sad, & excited & nervous-- all at the same time! And there are different versions of happy too; quiet & content or loud & giggly.) 
https://www.amazon.com/Im-Happy-Sad-Today-Lory-Britain/dp/1338646966/ref=sr_1_2?crid=YHNVZNRBSZSK&dchild=1&keywords=i%27m+happy+sad+today&qid=1598386306&sprefix=I%27m+Happy+Sad%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-2
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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings
by: Brittney Winn Lee
(This boy has such big feelings, that you may catch tears spilling from his eyes or laughing hard at a joke. But he also tries to stuff down his feelings so that no one can see them because he's embarrassed. In this colorful book, he learns that feelings are actually something to be celebrated.) 
https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Big-Feelings/dp/150645450X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=the+boy+with+big+big+feelings&qid=1598386282&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE0UUdFU1VWVjNEMDkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3MjkxNTMyVU1MTE1GMDZTQVVEJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MTUyODkxVFRGU1dXS0ZKR05PJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Today I Feel: An Alphabet of Feelings
by: Madalena Moniz 
(This book illustrates all of the emotions of a child through watercolor illustrations.) 
 https://www.target.com/p/today-i-feel-by-madalena-moniz-hardcover/-/A-51533554

 The Color Monster
by: Anna Llenas
(A little girl helps the color monster store all of his mixed up emotions in separate jars, so that he can experience them (colorfully) at the appropriate times. He even feels love at the end of the book!) 
https://www.target.com/p/color-monster-story-about-emotions-by-anna-llenas/-/A-53679103 

In my Heart: a Book of Feelings
by: Jo Witek  
(A little girl goes through all of the emotions she feels on different days, & at the center of it all is a papercut heart.) 
https://www.amazon.com/My-Heart-Feelings-Growing-Hearts/dp/1419713108/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=in+my+heart&qid=1598387118&sr=8-1

F is for Feelings
by: Melanie Millar 
(Sometimes children need help to describe what they are feeling; this is a positive alphabet book to teach them important emotion words.) 
https://www.amazon.com/F-Feelings-Goldie-Millar/dp/1575424762/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=f+is+for+feelings&qid=1598386628&sr=8-1

All About Feelings 
by: Felicity Brooks (Usborne)  
(This colorful book helps a child decide how they are feeling today.)
https://usborne.com/browse-books/catalogue/product/1/14898/all-about-feelings/

The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! 
by: Mo Willems
(The bus driver is trying to convince the pigeon to be happy, but as usual, he is running the full gamut of emotions.) 
https://www.amazon.com/Pigeon-Has-Feelings-Willems-2005/dp/B00D81XTXS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1598384966&sr=8-1-spons
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For Little Tears (A Feel Better Book) 
by: Holly Brochman 
(This book is written in rhyme & is designed to help kids identify with sad feelings.) 
https://www.amazon.com/Feel-Better-Book-Little-Tears/dp/1433830310/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=For+Little+Tears&qid=1598386172&sr=8-1

*Happy Books*
My Heart Fills with Happiness 
by: Monique Gray Smith
https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Fills-Happiness-Monique-Smith/dp/1459809572/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=my+heart+fills+with+happiness&qid=1598386147&sr=8-1

Where Happiness Begins
by: Eva Eland
https://www.amazon.com/Where-Happiness-Begins-Big-Emotions/dp/1783448555/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=when+sadness+is+at+your+door&qid=1598387188&sr=8-4

Have You Filled a Bucket Today? 
by: Carol McCloud
https://www.amazon.com/Have-Filled-Bucket-Today-Bucketfilling/dp/099609993X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=28Z173M41QC4P&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+bean+bucket+filler+book&qid=1598387389&sprefix=how+to+be+a+bucket%2Caps%2C248&sr=8-3

Happiness Is.....500 Things to Be Happy About
by: Lisa Swerling
https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Things-Happy-About/dp/1452136009/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=happiness+books+for+kids&qid=1598387461&sr=8-5

Where Happiness Lives 
by: Barry Timms)  Kane Miller (publisher) 
https://c8314.myubam.com/p/7756/where-happiness-lives

*Anger Books*
 Ravi's Roar
by: Tom Percival
https://www.target.com/p/ravi-s-roar-big-bright-feelings-by-tom-percival-hardcover/-/A-76551834

Alexander & the Horrible No Good, Very Bad Day
by: Judith Viorst
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/alexander-and-the-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-day_judith-viorst/253652/#isbn=1416985956&idiq=5280167

Llama Llama Mad at Mama
by: Anna Dewedny 
https://www.amazon.com/Llama-Mad-at-Mama/dp/0670062405/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=llama+llama+mad+at+mama&qid=1598386962&sr=8-1

Red, Red, Red
by: Polly Dunbar (Kane Miller, publisher)
https://c8314.myubam.com/p/8186/red-red-red 

Allie All Along
by: Sarah Lynn Reul 
https://www.amazon.com/Allie-Along-Sarah-Lynne-Reul/dp/1454928581/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=allie+all+along&qid=1598387337&sr=8-1

*Books on Stress & Anxiety*
Stress Stinks! 
by: Bryan Smith
https://www.amazon.com/Stress-Stinks-Without-Limits-Bryan/dp/1944882464/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=stress+stinks&qid=1598585952&sr=8-1

Ruby Finds a Worry 
by: Tom Percival
(Poor little Ruby; she has something following her around everywhere-- it's a big, fat worry! And it just keeps getting bigger! But, then one day, Ruby finds another little boy who has a worry tagging along behind him too, & they both learn to talk about it so they can move past the worries.)
https://www.amazon.com/Ruby-Finds-Worry-Tom-Percival/dp/1547602376/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ruby+finds+a+worry&qid=1598385670&sr=8-3

Mop Rides the Waves of Life
by: Jaimal Yogis (He is such an awesome person! Jaimal sent me a pdf of his book & a neat video too & I enjoyed reviewing his book. Check out the animated trailer here.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjmsq-jka1k&feature=youtu.be 
Book Link: 
https://www.amazon.com/Rides-Waves-Life-Jaimal-Yogis/dp/1946764604/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=mop+rides+the+waves+of+life&qid=1598385260&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTzFPQzlIMERQRFZMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDI5OTQwMzQzWkJMUzNKMVhJRCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTUxMTU2MkFIWVNPUUQ4VVRNSSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 B is for Breathe
by: Melissa Boyd
​https://www.amazon.com/Breathe-Coping-Fussy-Frustrating-Feelings-ebook/dp/B07P843MCT/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=b+is+for+breathe&qid=1598385624&sr=8-2

Splish, Splash, Splat!
by: Rob Scotton
(Splat is nervous about learning to swim...& having someone over to play. But he learns how to get along with the friend & even gets in the water & paddles around at school.) 
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/splish-splash-splat_rob-scotton/371201/#isbn=0062294385&idiq=28916504

A Little Spot of Anxiety
by: Diane Alber
https://www.amazon.com/Little-SPOT-Anxiety-Calming-Worries/dp/1951287053/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=a+little+spot+of+anxiety&qid=1598385196&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySE4wUjVUR0M4NjQyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTYwMjQxMk1aWkhXSjlXWEdGUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDk1Mzc1M1YxVlkxRjhVU1JWMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

The Yeti & the Jolly Llama
by: Surya Das
(Yoga & meditation are emphasized in this clever tale!) 
https://kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781683643869B/the-yeti-and-the-jolly-lama-a-tale-of-friends
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*Sadness Books*
When Sadness is at Your Door 
by: Eva Eland 
(This book teaches children how to approach sadness as if it were a guest or a person.)
https://www.amazon.com/When-Sadness-at-Your-Door/dp/0525707182/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=when+sadness+is+at+your+door&qid=1598387165&sr=8-1

 Why Do I Feel So Sad? A Grief Book for Children
by: Tracy-Lambert- Prater
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Do-Feel-So-Sad/dp/1646117131/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=why+do+i+feel+so+sad&qid=1598387064&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNVRWRTRVMllaNTNQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODY5ODMxMUlZMTBIUEU1WkI1USZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzYwNzY4NVhYRTlIWFMyU1hXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Hurty Feelings
by: Helen Lester
https://www.amazon.com/Hurty-Feelings-Helen-Lester/dp/0618840621/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RJC3UAYHYB2Q&dchild=1&keywords=hurty+feelings&qid=1598585792&sprefix=hurty+feelings%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1
Nothing Rhymes with Orange 
by: Adam Rex
https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Rhymes-Orange-Adam-Rex/dp/1452154430/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G11MJ18DVVQ7&dchild=1&keywords=nothing+rhymes+with+orange+book&qid=1598585813&sprefix=nothing+rhymes+with%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1

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