10 Books About Big Emotions for Little Kids

Emotions are tough to handle for little kids. What are they? Where do they come from? And what are we supposed to do about them? These are some important questions to tackle with very young kids to learn how to identify their emotions and learn constructive ways to manage their feelings. We have rounded up 10 kids’ books about feelings to help your little ones understand their emotions, including how to express them appropriately and when to ask for help. 

Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang and illustrated by Max Lang 

Grumpy Monkey is having a terrible day. His friends try to help him out of his funk, but he seems resistant and even annoyed by their efforts until he meets one friend who shows him that sometimes it is okay to be grumpy and sit with your feelings. This story about emotions is a beautiful lesson in empathy and resilience.  

The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas 

This is a great book about feelings for toddlers who are just beginning to understand that they have big emotions. A sweet monster wakes up one day, and his feelings are all jumbled up. With the help of a little kid, he sorts out what his feelings mean by using colours. 

The Boy With Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee and illustrated by Jacob Souva