Benny the Bear and the Big Feelings

A parent might reach for this book when their young child is having overwhelming emotional outbursts and needs help identifying and managing what they are feeling. Benny the Bear and the Big Feelings follows a young bear cub who gets angry when his sister ruins his game. This anger quickly turns to sadness and even fear when he runs off to be alone. Through a gentle interaction with another woodland creature and his mother's guidance, Benny learns to name his big feelings and discovers a simple tool, a 'bear breath', to help calm himself down. This book is ideal for ages 3 to 6, as it provides a gentle, relatable story that normalizes the emotional rollercoaster of early childhood and offers a tangible coping strategy for families to practice together.