When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman

Book Review

A short overview of this book

When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman is a book that will help kids to feel good about themselves. As parents, it is important to foster self-esteem, and this book helps kids to recognise that trying hard matters, that we are all good at something, and that everyone is different (and that’s okay).

This book belongs to a popular series of books about emotions – The Way I Feel: Taking Care of Our Emotions. These books help kids to identify and manage feelings like missing someone, fear, caring, anger, sadness, jealousy, and worry.

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.

Buy this book

✅ Buy a copy of When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman 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. On my YouTube channel, I share book reviews because I truly believe that books can help us have important conversations with kids about sex education. You can also find resources on my website to make it easier for you to talk to your kids about love, sex, relationships, puberty, feelings, and all that good stuff.

Today, I want to talk about a fantastic book called When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman. This book is part of a series that focuses on different topics related to emotional intelligence. It’s all about helping kids understand that we all have feelings, and sometimes those feelings can get overwhelming. But fear not, because this book teaches kids how to identify, recognize, and manage their feelings in a healthy way.

The illustrations in this book are absolutely beautiful, featuring adorable guinea pigs and little kittens. It’s a simple and engaging read that your kids will love. Now, I couldn’t find any notes on the back of this particular book, but that’s okay. It’s an older book, but it’s still popular for a reason.

When I Feel Good About Myself, somebody loves me just as I am. This book emphasizes the importance of accepting ourselves for who we are, which is a valuable lesson for kids as they grow older. By instilling the belief that they are good enough and unique, we can help prevent issues like depression, low self-esteem, and body image problems down the road.

The book goes on to remind kids that they don’t have to be the first or the best at everything. All they need to do is try their hardest, and that’s what truly matters. We’re all different, and that’s what makes the world a beautiful place.

It also highlights the joy of being creative, making new friends, and learning new things. And if mistakes happen, no worries! Kids can always try again. This book is a classic, but there are plenty of other books out there that cover different feelings too. You can find ones that focus on specific emotions, like anger or sadness, or ones that cover a range of feelings.

So, whether your child needs help managing anger or exploring various emotions, these books can be a great resource. They dive deeper into specific topics, giving you and your child more to discuss and learn together.

I hope this review helps you find the perfect book to support your child’s emotional well-being. Cheers!

Need a better plan for the sex talk?
Sign up for my parent newsletter and I'll show you an easier way to talk to your kids about sex!
Featured Image

About The Author

Scroll to Top