There are lots of children’s books about emotions (or feelings). Many of them will be picture books that are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and even school-aged children. Plus you’ll even find some books about emotions for tweens (and even teens).
Books about feelings can help your child to identify their emotions, the situations that spark those feelings and how to better manage (or cope) with those feelings. This will provide them with a strong emotional foundation, which in turn can lead to increased self confidence and sense of self esteem.
You can find more books about different topics in the main list of Sex Education Books for Children.
NOTE: Before passing any book to your child or reading the book with your child, you should read it yourself first. I might think it is a great book for a certain age child or that the information is valuable, but you may disagree. You need to choose books that reflect your values and the messages you want your child to receive.
Children’s books about feelings and emotions
You’ll find an age-specific list of books about feelings and emotions. Just click on the age of your child, and you’ll be taken straight to that booklist.
Books for 3 year olds
Empathy by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
Feelings by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
Mindfulness by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
All About Feelings by Felicity Brooks
Lottie’s Big Feelings by Christine Camp
When I’m Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney
No Matter What by Debi Gliori
In My Heart : A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek
Books for 4 year olds
Empathy by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
Feelings by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
Mindfulness by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
All About Feelings by Felicity Brooks
Lottie’s Big Feelings by Christine Camp
Talking About Feelings by Jayneen Sanders
The Great Big Book of Feelings by Mary Hoffman
Feelings by Aliki
Silly Billy by Anthony Browne
Tough Guys Have Feelings Too by Keith Negley
Is a Worry Worrying You? by Ferida Wolff
Your Emotions: I Feel Frightened by Mike Gordon
My Many Coloured Days by Dr Seuss
Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis
Visiting Feelings by Lauren Rubenstein
When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman
When I’m Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney
Shy Spaghetti and Excited Eggs: A Kid’s Menu of Feelings by Marc Nemiroff and Jane Annunziata
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
In My Heart : A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek
Ouch! Moments When Words Are Used In Hurtful Ways by Michael Genhart
Books for 5 year olds
Be the Difference by Jayneen Sanders
Empathy by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
Feelings by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
Mindfulness by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
All About Feelings by Felicity Brooks
Lottie’s Big Feelings by Christine Camp
Talking About Feelings by Jayneen Sanders
My Feelings and Me by Dagmar Geisler
The Great Big Book of Feelings by Mary Hoffman
Feelings by Aliki
Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears by Emily Gravett
The Scared Book by Debra Tidball
The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside
Silly Billy by Anthony Browne
Tough Guys Have Feelings Too by Keith Negley
Is a Worry Worrying You? by Ferida Wolff
Your Emotions: I Feel Frightened by Mike Gordon
My Many Coloured Days by Dr Seuss
Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis
Visiting Feelings by Lauren Rubenstein
When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman
When I’m Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney
No Matter What by Debi Gliori
Shy Spaghetti and Excited Eggs: A Kid’s Menu of Feelings by Marc Nemiroff and Jane Annunziata
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
In My Heart : A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek
Ouch! Moments When Words Are Used In Hurtful Ways by Michael Genhart
Books for 6 year olds
Be the Difference by Jayneen Sanders
Empathy by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
Feelings by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
Mindfulness by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
All About Feelings by Felicity Brooks
Lottie’s Big Feelings by Christine Camp
Talking About Feelings by Jayneen Sanders
My Feelings and Me by Dagmar Geisler
The Great Big Book of Feelings by Mary Hoffman
Feelings by Aliki
Be Brave by Karen Rochester
Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears by Emily Gravett
The Scared Book by Debra Tidball
The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside
Silly Billy by Anthony Browne
Tough Guys Have Feelings Too by Keith Negley
Is a Worry Worrying You? by Ferida Wolff
Your Emotions: I Feel Frightened by Mike Gordon
My Many Coloured Days by Dr Seuss
Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis
Visiting Feelings by Lauren Rubenstein
When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman
When I’m Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney
No Matter What by Debi Gliori
Shy Spaghetti and Excited Eggs: A Kid’s Menu of Feelings by Marc Nemiroff and Jane Annunziata
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book by Michael Rosen
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
In My Heart : A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek
Ouch! Moments When Words Are Used In Hurtful Ways by Michael Genhart
Books for 7 year olds
Be the Difference by Jayneen Sanders
Talking About Feelings by Jayneen Sanders
My Feelings and Me by Dagmar Geisler
The Great Big Book of Feelings by Mary Hoffman
Feelings by Aliki
Be Brave by Karen Rochester
Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears by Emily Gravett
The Scared Book by Debra Tidball
The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside
Silly Billy by Anthony Browne
Tough Guys Have Feelings Too by Keith Negley
Is a Worry Worrying You? by Ferida Wolff
Your Emotions: I Feel Frightened by Mike Gordon
My Many Coloured Days by Dr Seuss
Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis
Visiting Feelings by Lauren Rubenstein
When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman
When I’m Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney
Shy Spaghetti and Excited Eggs: A Kid’s Menu of Feelings by Marc Nemiroff and Jane Annunziata
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book by Michael Rosen
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
Ouch! Moments When Words Are Used In Hurtful Ways by Michael Genhart
Books for 8 year olds
Be the Difference by Jayneen Sanders
Talking About Feelings by Jayneen Sanders
The Great Big Book of Feelings by Mary Hoffman
Feelings by Aliki
Be Brave by Karen Rochester
Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears by Emily Gravett
The Scared Book by Debra Tidball
The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside
My Many Coloured Days by Dr Seuss
Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis
Visiting Feelings by Lauren Rubenstein
When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman
When I’m Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney
Shy Spaghetti and Excited Eggs: A Kid’s Menu of Feelings by Marc Nemiroff and Jane Annunziata
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book by Michael Rosen
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
Your Mind Matters: Your Emotions by Honor Head
Just Feel: How to be stronger, happier, healthier and more by Malika Chopra
Books for 9 year olds
Be the Difference by Jayneen Sanders
Talking About Feelings by Jayneen Sanders
Be Brave by Karen Rochester
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book by Michael Rosen
Your Mind Matters: Your Emotions by Honor Head
Just Feel: How to be stronger, happier, healthier and more by Malika Chopra
Books for 10 year olds
Be the Difference by Jayneen Sanders
Talking About Feelings by Jayneen Sanders
Be Brave by Karen Rochester
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book by Michael Rosen
Your Mind Matters: Your Emotions by Honor Head
Just Feel: How to be stronger, happier, healthier and more by Malika Chopra
The Feelings Book by American Girl
Books for 11 year olds
Be the Difference by Jayneen Sanders
Be Brave by Karen Rochester
Your Mind Matters: Your Emotions by Honor Head
Just Feel: How to be stronger, happier, healthier and more by Malika Chopra
The Feelings Book by American Girl
Books for 12 year olds
Be the Difference by Jayneen Sanders
Be Brave by Karen Rochester
Your Mind Matters: Your Emotions by Honor Head
Just Feel: How to be stronger, happier, healthier and more by Malika Chopra
The Feelings Book by American Girl
Books for 13 year olds
Books for 14+ year olds
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Resources to help with talking about puberty
My mission is to create resources that will help you to naturally talk to your kids about sex, all while respecting your personal values.
Which means that inside this website, you’ll find lots of resources to help you with talking to your child about puberty.
My Sex Ed 101 page includes all of the information on sex education. You’ll find lots of different blog posts to help you gain a better understandign of what sex education is all about.
You’ll find videos about sex education in my Sex Education Videos resource page that you can watch with your child or to learn more about sex education yourself.
You’ll also find an extensive range of children’s sex education books, for kids of all ages.
If you’re unsure about how to answer your child’s questions about sex, then I have the perfect book for you! The Sex Education Answer Book will give you age-specific answers to the most common questions kid’s ask parents about sex. Which means you don’t need to worry about finding a child-friendly explanation that your child understands.
If you need some help with explaining sexual intercourse to your child, then you may like my Masterclass on explaining sex for the very first time or my parent guide will also help you explain sex to your child in a way they will understand. It breaks sex down into simple steps that take the stress out of explaining!
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