Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis

Short Summary

Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis is a playful and beautifully illustrated book that explores the ups and downs of everyday emotions. With rhymes, bright colours, and even a spinning wheel at the back, it’s a fun and engaging way to help kids talk about their feelings – and an excellent resource for building emotional literacy as part of sex education and protective behaviours.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years.

Topics Discussed

Feelings

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What this book is about

• Today I Feel Silly is a feelings-focused picture book that uses rhyme and humour to help children name and normalise a wide range of emotions.
• It covers moods like silliness, grumpiness, happiness, sadness, confusion, and more – showing that it’s okay to feel different things on different days.
• The illustrations are vibrant and expressive, helping children connect the words to what different emotions might look and feel like.
• A unique feature is the interactive wheel at the back of the book, where kids can change a face to show different emotions – it’s a great way to keep them engaged and talking.
• The book encourages kids to explore how they feel and how those feelings show up in their bodies – which is an important part of body awareness and self-protection.
• Parents can use each page as a conversation starter: “Have you ever felt that way?” or “What colour is that feeling for you?”
• Books like this help lay the groundwork for protective behaviours, by teaching kids to notice when something doesn’t feel right and to trust those signals.
• It’s one of those books that kids will want to read again and again – and that’s a good thing, because every reread builds emotional literacy and connection.

I hope you find this book review helpful!

Happy talking!
❤️ Cath