The Best Books About Emotions for 2 to 8-Year-Olds

As parents and caregivers, we all want to help our children navigate the complex world of emotions. Reading books about emotions is an excellent way to start the conversation with kids and provide them with the tools they need to understand and manage their feelings. In this blog, we'll explore some of the best books about emotions for 8-year-olds and why they're worth adding to your reading list.

1. "The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings" by Anna Llenas This beautifully illustrated pop-up book explores different emotions through the eyes of a lovable monster. Each emotion is represented by a different color, and children can lift the flaps to reveal how the monster is feeling. The book is a great tool to help kids identify and understand their own emotions.

2. "My Many Colored Days" by Dr. Seuss Written by the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, "My Many Colored Days" uses vivid imagery to describe a range of emotions. The book encourages children to embrace all their feelings, even the difficult ones, and helps them understand that emotions can change from day to day.

3. "The Feelings Book" by Todd Parr With its bright colours and simple illustrations, "The Feelings Book" is an engaging and accessible way to talk to kids about emotions. The book covers a range of feelings, from happy and sad to silly and angry, and provides practical tips for managing emotions in a healthy way.

4. "In My Heart: A Book of Feelings" by Jo Witek This interactive book features die-cut pages and expressive illustrations that invite children to explore their own emotions. From excitement and anticipation to disappointment and sadness, "In My Heart" helps kids understand that all feelings are normal and valuable.

5. "Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Dayt" by Jamie Lee Curtis In this fun and relatable book, actress and author Jamie Lee Curtis describes the many different moods she experiences throughout the day. The book provides a lighthearted way to start a conversation with kids about emotions and encourages them to share their own feelings.

6.  "That's Okay" by Chris Dixon - I am slightly biased here being the author of the book. But the reviews speak for themselves! So I had to go for the shameless plug

By reading books about emotions with your child, you can help them develop emotional intelligence and learn to express and manage their feelings in a healthy way. We hope this list provides a good starting point for your reading adventures!