Milo and the Big Big Feelings

By Gavin O'Doherty MSc. and Margarete Horstmann MSc.

A beautiful children's book about emotional regulation, gentle parenting, and how to support big feelings with love.

Milo is a little fox with very big feelings.

When he's mad, he roars. When he's sad, he hides. When bedtime comes, he wants nothing to do with it. But Milo's caregivers don't punish, yell, or send him away; they stay close, name his emotions, and help him feel safe through every storm.

Milo and the Big, Big Feelings is a tender, illustrated story for children ages 3-6 that helps kids understand and accept their emotions - while subtly guiding parents toward gentle, respectful parenting techniques.

This story models:

Emotion coaching during tantrums and meltdowns

How to co-regulate with a child instead of punish

Building emotional intelligence and secure attachment

What calm, empathetic parenting looks like in real-life situations

This book is ideal for:

Parents seeking books for toddlers with big emotions

Families practicing gentle parenting or positive discipline

Kids struggling with meltdowns, anger, or anxiety

Teachers and therapists looking for read-aloud stories on feelings

Includes a caregiver note at the end with calming phrases and everyday tools to respond with empathy instead of control.

Because children don't need to be fixed, they need to be felt.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F8LMYP54
• ISBN13: 9798319373380
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"