Ava & Taylor Learn About Emotions: A Social Emotional Learning Story About Understanding Feelings

By LaTonya Pugh Staten

Ava & Taylor is a gentle social-emotional learning story that helps children understand, name, and talk about their feelings.

In this heartwarming book, Ava and Taylor experience everyday emotions like nervous, sad, happy, and proud at school and at home. From feeling nervous before basketball tryouts to feeling sad after losing a favorite toy, the girls learn that all feelings are okay-and that talking about feelings helps.

Through supportive friendships and caring adults, children are encouraged to:
- Notice how their bodies feel
- Name their emotions
- Share their feelings with trusted people
- Ask adults for help when needed

Written in simple, child-friendly language and supported by engaging illustrations, this story promotes emotional awareness, empathy, and healthy communication skills.

Perfect for:
- Classrooms and counseling lessons
- Read-alouds and small groups
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) instruction
- Home discussions about feelings

Ava & Taylor is a valuable resource for helping young children build emotional confidence, strong friendships, and lifelong coping skills.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GKPMNQRF
• ISBN13: 9798246149478
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"