Feelings & Emotions Books for Ages 4–7

Explore our collection of children's books about feelings & emotions recommended for kids ages 4–7.

3,809 books

Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers about Feelings

Lara Bryan

For the curious preschooler who is beginning to notice big feelings like anger, sadness, or worry. This interactive guid

Ages 3–6

Some Things are Scary

Florence Parry Heide

For the child grappling with the universal worries of growing up, from social mishaps to the fear of trying something ne

Ages 4–8

Talking Without Words

Marie Hall Ets

For the child who struggles to put their feelings into words or is curious about how animals communicate. A gentle guide

Ages 3–7

Medical School for Kids

Psychiatry for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Jake Goodman

For children who are curious about how doctors help our minds or who may feel nervous about seeing a mental health profe

Ages 4–9

Hello Genius

Penguin Misses Mom

Michael Dahl

For the toddler who feels a big ache in their heart when Mom says goodbye. This gentle board book offers reassurance tha

Ages 2–4

Rainy Day A Little Moral Story About Worry

Dan Yaccarino

For the child who feels overwhelmed by a 'cloud' of worry. This gentle board book offers a simple metaphor to help presc

Ages 2–5

What Are You Feeling, Dragon

Sujatha Lalgudi

For the toddler who is just beginning to name their big feelings, from the giggles of joy to the heat of a tantrum.

Ages 2–6

The Scar

Charlotte Moundlic

For the child grappling with the raw, messy reality of losing a parent. This tender story validates the anger, fear, and

Ages 5–9

Let's Talk #4

How Are You Feeling Now?

Molly Potter

A supportive tool for children navigating big emotions. It provides relatable scenarios and gentle strategies to help li

Ages 4–7

Bottled

Tom Brassington, Jo Brassington

For the child who holds their feelings inside until they overflow, this gentle story helps them learn to name their emot

Ages 4–8

Being Edie Is Hard Today

Ben Brashares, Elizabeth Bergeland

For the child who feels small, quiet, or overwhelmed by the world. Edie uses her vivid imagination to transform into pow

Ages 4–8

Willy the Chimp #6

How Do You Feel?

Anthony Browne

For the toddler or preschooler beginning to navigate big emotions, this gentle book uses a friendly chimp to name and va

Ages 2–5

Femi and the Mindfulness Machine

Flo Fielding

For the child who experiences overwhelming big emotions and needs a gentle, creative way to understand that peace comes

Ages 5–7

Todd Parr

The Kindness Book

Todd Parr

For parents seeking to nurture empathy, this cheerful guide offers concrete, child-friendly examples of how small acts o

Ages 3–6

How to Tantrum Like a Champion: Ten Small Ways to Temper Big Feelings

Allan Wolf

For the child whose big feelings come on like a storm. This rhyming guide offers ten playful, concrete ways to handle a

Ages 4–8

Everyone

Christopher Silas Neal

For the child learning to navigate big feelings, this gentle book validates that every emotion, from joy to sadness, is

Ages 2–5

My Quiet Place

Monica Mikai

For the child who feels overwhelmed by noisy classrooms or crowded buses, this story provides gentle tools to find inner

Ages 3–8

I Am #7

I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity

Susan Verde

For the child who feels the pressure to fit in, this lyrical book celebrates the beauty of being unique and the joy of l

Ages 4–8

Woodleigh Hubbard's Concept Books #2

C is for Curious: An ABC of Feelings

Woodleigh Hubbard

For the child navigating a whirlwind of big feelings, this whimsical alphabet book uses vibrant animals to help identify

Ages 3–7

Emily Arrow's Feelings Books

Checking In

Emily Arrow

For the child who needs a quiet moment to understand their big feelings through simple mindfulness and body awareness.

Ages 4–8

Llama Llama #1

Llama Llama Red Pajama

Anna Dewdney

For the toddler who feels a burst of panic the moment Mama leaves the room at night, this gentle rhyme reassures them th

Ages 1–4

The Goodbye Book

Todd Parr

For children processing the difficult emotions of loss and separation, this gentle guide validates every feeling while o

Ages 2–6

My Friend, Loonie

Nina LaCour

For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet waves of loss, whether it is a beloved toy or a first experience with

Ages 4–8

Jibberwillies #1

Jibberwillies at Night

Rachel Vail

For the child who struggles to fall asleep because of nighttime worries. This story personifies anxiety as creatures you

Ages 4–8