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The Girl and the Dog Who Knew
Paperback
Publisher: Brave Little Hearts Publishing
Published: Mar 27 2026
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When feelings feel small, they are easy to carry.
When feelings feel big, they can feel heavy in the heart and loud in the mind.
The Girl and the Dog Who Knew: The Feelings That Stayed is a gentle, affirming picture book that helps young children understand and regulate overwhelming emotions.
Through the steady presence of a loyal dog and a thoughtful little girl, readers learn that big feelings are not problems to fix or silence - they are signals that need care, connection, and space.
This story supports children as they:
- Recognize and name strong emotions
- Build early emotional regulation skills
- Develop body awareness
- Strengthen self-esteem
- Learn that nothing is wrong with them when feelings feel intense
The book includes a thoughtful note for caregivers, discussion prompts, and confidence-building affirmations that encourage connection and emotional safety at home and in classroom settings.
Ideal for children ages 3-8, this reassuring story is a valuable resource for families, educators, and counselors supporting social-emotional learning.
Because feelings come and go.
Love stays.
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