Everyone

Name: Everyone
ISBN: 9780763676834

by Christopher Silas Neal

For a child struggling with big feelings before bedtime, this comforting book helps them understand that emotions are universal and it's okay to feel them.

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About This Book

A parent would reach for this book when their young child is overwhelmed by big feelings and needs reassurance that what they're experiencing is normal. Through gentle, minimalist illustrations and simple, poetic text, Everyone shows that all living things, from ants to whales to people, experience a full range of emotions. The book normalizes feelings like sadness, shyness, and anger, reminding children that these are universal experiences. Its soothing, repetitive nature makes it an ideal bedtime read for preschoolers (ages 3-6) who are just learning to name their emotions. It’s a wonderful tool for fostering emotional literacy and empathy, providing comfort by showing that no one is alone in how they feel.

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What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Gently explores feelings of sadness, shyness, and being alone in a normalizing, comforting way.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with difficult emotions like sadness, loneliness, and anger. The approach is metaphorical and normalizing, not clinical or prescriptive. The tone is secular, using nature as a universal touchstone. The resolution is very hopeful and affirming, focusing on belonging and shared humanity.