Release Date September 8, 2026It shares such an important lesson that children truly need, learning how to recognize, process, and respond to their emotions in a healthy way. It gently steps into something we all struggle with, staying in control and making sense of big feelings.
It is hard enough as adults to navigate what we are feeling, so I especially appreciated how honestly this story shows that it is even harder for children who do not yet have the words for it. This book has such a good lesson in it that kids need to see. It reminds them that emotions are not something to hide or feel ashamed of, but something to understand.
One of my absolute favorite parts was how the child described what she was physically feeling, and the mother helped give those feelings names. That moment felt so real and so powerful. It models exactly what children need, someone patient enough to help them connect what is happening inside their bodies to words they can understand. That kind of guidance builds confidence, self-awareness, and emotional strength that will stay with them.
I thought the entire story was brilliant in the way it handled such a big concept with gentleness and clarity. It opens the door for important conversations in such a natural, approachable way. This is not just a one-time read for us. We will absolutely be rereading this on repeat to help instill core values through everyday situations.
Books like this are truly a gift because they go beyond storytelling and help shape a child’s emotional foundation in the most caring and thoughtful way.
★★★★★
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy. All thoughts are my own.
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