Here to Help: Books about Feelings

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It can be hard for young children to control their emotions. These books for kids ages 2 to 6 explore a wide range of feelings and how to cope with them.


Grumpy Monkey

Jim Panzee wakes up in a bad mood one beautiful day, but he keeps denying he is grumpy even as his friends give advice for feeling better.

Grumpy Pants


How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad?

Illustrations and rhyming text explore some of the things that dinosaurs might do when they are angry–and how they should control their tempers.

How Do You Feel?

A young chimp describes a variety of emotions he experiences.

I Used to Be Afraid

A novelty picture book exploring the many forms fear can take and the importance of overcoming it.

I'm Sad


Llama Llama Mad at Mama

A young llama wants to play but must go shopping with his mother instead, and so he gets angry and makes a mess at the store.

My Cold Plum, Lemon Pie, Bluesy Mood

Jamie describes his mood throughout the day, using colors and rhythmic text, as he changes from an “easy green mood” while drawing a picture for his sister to a “brooding black mood” when he is teased for doing so.

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

Pete the cat wakes up feeling grumpy–nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along.

The Rabbit Listened


You Get What You Get - Picture Book

Melvin likes to throw a tantrum when he does not get what he wants, but he learns that the classroom rule, “you get what you get and you don’t throw a fit” applies at home as well.