Feelings That Matter

By: Deanna Szente

Feelings That Matter is a heartfelt and honest children's book that gently explores the big emotions kids experience but don't always know how to express.

Through the eyes of a young child, this story follows life alongside a sibling with autism, capturing the complex mix of love, joy, confusion, frustration, and moments of feeling overlooked. While the bond between siblings is full of care and connection, the emotional reality of growing up in a family with different needs can sometimes feel overwhelming and difficult to understand.

This story creates space for those feelings.

With relatable moments and thoughtful storytelling, Feelings That Matter helps children recognize their emotions and understand that it is okay to feel deeply. It reassures them that they are not alone in their experiences and that their feelings are just as important as anyone else's.

At the same time, this book offers parents, caregivers, and educators a meaningful tool to open conversations about empathy, emotional awareness, and understanding within the family. It encourages connection, helping adults better support children who may be quietly carrying emotions they do not yet have the words to express.

Inspired by real life experiences, this story was created with one goal in mind: to help children feel seen, heard, and valued. It shines a light on the sibling experience in neurodiverse families, a perspective that is often overlooked, yet deeply important.

Perfect for families, classrooms, therapists, and anyone supporting children through big emotions, Feelings That Matter is a powerful reminder that every child's voice deserves to be heard and every feeling deserves to be acknowledged.

This is more than just a story. It is an invitation to connect, to listen, and to understand.

Because every child matters, and every feeling matters too.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H1VBSNYW
• ISBN13: 9798317839079
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Length: 24 Pages