About This Book
Parents can reach for this book when their toddler is overwhelmed by big emotions they can't yet name. It's a perfect tool for introducing the basic vocabulary of feelings. Through a series of simple, relatable vignettes, a baby experiences things that make them HAPPY (a big hug) and things that make them SAD (a dropped ice cream cone). The book's genius lies in its simplicity, using just two core emotions to help the youngest children see their own rapidly changing moods reflected and normalized. With its bold, comical illustrations and durable board book format, it’s an essential first step in building emotional intelligence for children 0 to 3.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
N/A. The book deals with everyday, transient sadness. The approach is direct, secular, and focused on labeling emotions in the moment. The resolution for sadness is simply the arrival of a new, happy-making event, which accurately reflects a toddler's emotional processing.
Ideal Reader
A 12 to 30-month-old child who is just beginning to display strong emotions but lacks the words to identify them. It is perfect for the toddler who has huge reactions to small setbacks and needs help understanding that these feelings are normal and temporary.
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