Mixed Feelings

Name: Mixed Feelings
ISBN: 9780307220110

by L.E. Blair, Cathy Larsey

Girl Talk Series · Book 18 of 6

For the child learning to navigate big feelings, this book offers gentle guidance on recognizing and accepting the full spectrum of emotions. It helps kids understand that it's okay to feel happy, sad

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child expresses confusing or contradictory emotions, like feeling both excited and scared about a new experience. 'Mixed Feelings' gently explores the idea that it's normal to have more than one feeling at a time. Through a simple, relatable story, it helps young readers identify and name complex emotional combinations, like feeling happy about a new sibling but also a little bit sad about sharing a parent's attention. This book is a wonderful tool for children ages 3 to 7, validating their inner world and providing a vocabulary for their big, tangled-up emotions.

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What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

A character experiences common childhood sadness and anxiety, but it is resolved gently.

Sensitive Topics

This book addresses common childhood anxieties in a gentle, secular way. There are no major sensitive topics like death or divorce. The conflict is entirely internal and emotional. The resolution is hopeful and validating, reassuring the child that their feelings are normal and acceptable.