Bottled

Reach for this book when you notice your child has become a quiet volcano, holding in their frustrations or worries until they inevitably erupt or melt down. Bottled uses a clear, visual metaphor of a character who literally stores their emotions in bottles, only to find that the pressure becomes too much to handle. It provides a gentle framework for children to understand that feelings are meant to be felt and shared rather than hidden away. Ideal for children aged 4 to 8, this story moves beyond simply identifying emotions to exploring the physical and mental weight of keeping them inside. Parents will appreciate how the book normalizes the struggle of vulnerability and offers a hopeful path toward emotional release. It is a perfect tool for starting a conversation about why we might be afraid to show our feelings and how much lighter we feel when we let others in.