The Day My Feelings Came to Life: A Social Emotional Learning Book for Kids about Feelings
Paperback
Early ReadersGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Southside Kings Publishing
Published: Mar 27 2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if your child could see their feelings... and finally understand them?
One magical morning, Riley wakes up to something extraordinary-emotions have come to life. A bright, cheerful sun named Happy, a fiery little dragon named Angry, a gentle rainy cloud named Sad, and a quiet shadow named Scared all appear at once. At first, it feels overwhelming. But as each feeling begins to speak, Riley discovers something powerful: every feeling has a purpose, every feeling matters, and every feeling belongs.
The Day My Feelings Came to Life is a beautifully illustrated Social Emotional Learning (SEL) story designed to help young children understand, express, and manage their emotions in a simple, safe, and engaging way. Through unforgettable characters and a gentle, meaningful story, children learn that happiness, sadness, anger, and fear are all natural-and all important.
Perfect for ages 3-6, this powerful read-aloud experience helps children build confidence, develop emotional awareness, and learn how to express their feelings in healthy ways. Whether at home or in the classroom, this book creates meaningful moments between children and the adults guiding them.
Inside, children will learn how to recognize their emotions, understand why they feel the way they do, and feel safe knowing that every emotion is a natural part of growing up. Parents and teachers will also appreciate the included Reflection Page and Parent/Teacher Guide, designed to spark conversations, encourage emotional growth, and deepen understanding.
Because when children learn to understand their feelings, they learn to understand themselves-and that's where confidence begins.
If you're looking for a gentle, powerful, and engaging way to introduce emotional intelligence to your child, The Day My Feelings Came to Life is the perfect place to start.
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