Amelia's Notebook

Reach for this book when your child is facing a major life transition, like moving to a new house or starting a new school, and needs a healthy outlet for their big feelings. Amelia's Notebook offers a safe, creative space for children to process the anxieties of change, the frustrations of sibling rivalry, and the complexities of middle-grade friendships. By presenting the story as a private journal filled with doodles and honest observations, it models how self-expression can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12, this book is particularly valuable for children who might feel overwhelmed by traditional prose but connect deeply with visual storytelling. It normalizes the 'messy' emotions of growing up, from feeling lonely in a new place to navigating peer gossip. Parents often choose this series because it doesn't just tell a story, it inspires kids to start their own journaling practice, turning their daily challenges into a creative project.