My Big and Wild Emotions

By J.R. Ellis

Big emotions are part of growing up. Learning how to understand them is an important skill for everyone to have.

In My Big and Wild Emotions, children explore powerful feelings-from happy and brave to worried, frustrated, calm, and loved-through vibrant animal companions and engaging, relatable language.

Each emotion is presented in a way that helps young readers:

Recognize what they are feeling

Understand that every emotion has a purpose

Learn that big feelings can be managed with practice and strategies

With bold, colorful illustrations and clear, simple text, this book creates safe space for meaningful conversations at home or in the classroom. Children begin to see that emotions aren't "good" or "bad" - they are signals. And when we can understand what we are feeling, we can learn how to respond with confidence.

Perfect for:

Ages 3-8

Parents guiding emotional growth

Teachers and counselors teaching social-emotional learning (SEL)

Classroom read-alouds

Bedtime reflection

Whether your child feels brave like a lion, overwhelmed like an octopus, or calm like a sea turtle, this book reminds them that every emotion belongs - and every child is capable of learning how to navigate them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1969494085
• ISBN13: 9781969494086
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Grove Media
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.1" x 8.5"