Sometimes I Feel Excited

Name: Sometimes I Feel Excited
ISBN: 9781666325911

For the child learning to understand and express big feelings, this book explores excitement and helps them recognize this energetic emotion within themselves.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child's big, energetic feelings become overwhelming for them both. 'Sometimes I Feel Excited' is a perfect tool for helping young children identify and name the physical sensations of excitement, like a bubbly tummy or the urge to wiggle. Through simple, relatable scenarios such as a birthday party or seeing a friend, the book normalizes this powerful emotion and offers a gentle, actionable strategy (deep breathing) to manage the energy. It's an excellent choice for preschoolers and early elementary kids as it provides a shared vocabulary for discussing feelings, building emotional intelligence and self-awareness in a positive, supportive way.

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What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

There are no sensitive topics in this book. Its approach is direct, secular, and focused on normalizing a common childhood emotion.

Ideal Reader

A 4 or 5-year-old who has difficulty labeling their big, energetic feelings. This book is for the child who gets so physically wound up before a fun event that they verge on a meltdown, or the child who mixes up the physical sensations of excitement and anxiety. It gives them a name for the feeling and a tool to manage it.