Out of a Jar

Reach for this book when your child starts practicing emotional avoidance, such as saying I am fine when they are clearly upset or trying to hide their big feelings to avoid trouble. This beautifully illustrated story follows Llewellyn, a young rabbit who decides that the best way to handle uncomfortable emotions is to seal them in jars and tuck them away. While it works at first, Llewellyn soon discovers that when you numb the hard feelings, you lose the ability to feel joy and excitement too. It is a vital tool for parents of children aged 3 to 7 who are navigating the complexity of their internal world. By the end, the book offers a hopeful and necessary message: while feelings can be messy and overwhelming, they are what make us feel alive and connected to others. It is the perfect starting point for teaching kids that every emotion has a purpose and deserves a place at the table.