Book Review
A short overview of this book
Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis is a fun book that will help kids with understanding the wide range of feelings they may feel. It works through a wide range of feelings and has an interactive feelings wheel at the back of the book, a face with movable eyes and mouth, that you can turn to find a facial expression of an emotion.
I used to read this book with my own children, and my 14 year old daughter saw this book lying on my work desk. She grabbed it and immediately reminisced about the feelings wheel at the back of the book. She recalled how much fun she used to have with it, making crazy faces.
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Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 4 to 8 years.
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✅ Buy a copy of Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! I’m Cath Hak, and welcome to Sex Ed Rescue, my YouTube channel where I share book reviews. I truly believe that books can help us build stronger connections with kids and make talking about sex education easier. You can also find resources and tools on my website to help you navigate conversations about love, sex, relationships, growing up, and everything in between. Today, let’s talk about the importance of books about feelings.
Books about feelings are a crucial part of sex education and protective behaviors. They help kids recognize, understand, and manage their emotions. When we teach kids to listen to their feelings, we also empower them to listen to what their bodies are telling them. For example, when they feel scared, they might notice their heart racing, sweating, or feeling sick in the stomach. By recognizing these signs, they can learn to protect themselves and avoid risky situations.
Now, let’s dive into a fantastic book called Today I Feel and Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis. This book has been around for a while and is incredibly popular. My kids absolutely love it! At the back of the book, there’s a fun interactive feature—a spinny wheel that changes the face and movable eyes to create silly expressions. It’s a hit with my daughter, who’s almost 15 and still remembers it fondly.
Jamie Lee Curtis, known for her acting, also has a talent for writing children’s books. Today I Feel explores a wide range of emotions. It’s what I like to call a general book, covering feelings like silliness, grumpiness, joy, confusion, and more. The illustrations are beautiful and visually captivating, perfectly reflecting each mood.
As you read through the book, you can engage your child by asking them how they feel. When you reach the happy page, you can discuss what happiness means to them. How does their body feel? What activities make them happy? Maybe cooking together or even cleaning their bedroom brings them joy. It’s a great opportunity to have meaningful conversations with your child.
I hope you found this review helpful! Remember, there are plenty of feelings books out there, and libraries are a fantastic resource for finding them. Libraries understand the importance of helping children develop a good understanding of emotions, so they often have a great selection. Feel free to explore and find the books that resonate with you and your child. Cheers!
