Written and Illustrated by Janan Cain
Children's Picture Book ages 3-8
Rating: 4/5
A basic list and explanation of some of the emotions we might experience, what they mean, and what they look like to children!
Opinion: I think this book is very put-together, if that makes sense. It has amazing colorful pictures that go perfectly with the words. The pictures are relatable, even "goofy" as my 2nd grader puts it. It is well-written and each emotion is described in an rhyming poem. (Ex): Sometimes I feel so very sad and really don't know why. Instead of playing and having fun, I cry and cry and cry. It would really be useful for primary grades and would be a very helpful book for a parent as well.Curriculum Connection: I used this with my 2nd grader at Grantwood and she really enjoyed the pictures, even getting hung up on how all the people's shoes in the book were "elf shoes." For the writing activity I said she should pick an emotion from the book and either draw or write what that looks and sounds like to her. It was a pretty easy concept for her to grasp. This would fit into a Pre-K or early elementary lesson very well, including what emotions are, how they can be complicated, and what they look like and sound like to us. It also helped me get to know my student because I learned about what makes her happy and what doesn't, etc. I think it encourages dialogue about feelings and how we need to communicate them instead of acting on them, like most children tend to want to do.
I really think that the activity you did with your student at Grantwood is great for a young child because it is important for them to be in touch with their own emotions. I plan on reading this book because I like books children can relate to.
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