The Way I Feel by Janan Cain

Book Review

A short overview of this book

The Way I Feel by Janan Cain is a great book that will help parents to start important conversations with kids about feelings.

An important part of sexuality and relationships educations, is for kids to understand their feelings. And books are a great way to get started.This is a fun book that names the different feelings and explains how they may feel.

You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education

Ideal Age

Ideal for children aged 4 to 8 years.

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✅ Buy a copy of The Way I Feel by Janan Cain from Amazon.

Video Transcription

A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener

Hey there! Welcome to Sex Ed Rescue, my YouTube channel where I share resources to help with sex education. I’m Cath Hak, and today I want to talk about a fantastic book for kids about feelings.

The book is called The Way I Feel and it’s written and illustrated by Janan Cain. It’s been around for a while and is still selling like hotcakes. I used to read this one with my own kids, and I can’t wait to show it to you.

First off, this book does a great job of labeling and exploring different emotions. It’s visual and engaging, making it easier for both parents and kids to talk about these important topics. For example, it talks about feeling silly when you make a funny face or wear a goofy hat. It also covers being scared, disappointed, sad, angry, thankful, frustrated, shy, bored, excited, jealous, and proud. It really covers all the basics!

The book emphasizes that feelings come and go, and that’s totally normal. It helps kids understand and recognize their own emotions, which is so important. And hey, there are even notes for parents at the back of the book to give you some extra guidance.

When your kids are still young and love reading with you, this is the perfect time to introduce books like this. I used to have a little trick with my own kids where they would pick one book they wanted to read, and then I would sneak in another book on a different topic. It’s a great way to introduce important conversations without it feeling forced.

The Way I Feel is just one of many amazing books out there about feelings. There’s a whole world of resources waiting for you. And the best part? New books are constantly being released, so there’s always something fresh to explore.

I hope this review was helpful to you. Feel free to check out the book and let me know what you think. Cheers!

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