When Maya Feels Something New

By: Sparrow, Johanna

When Maya feels something new, her emotions can seem big, confusing, and hard to understand.

Sometimes feelings arrive quietly. Other times they rush in all at once.

In this warm and supportive story, Maya begins to discover that emotions are not something to fear. With gentle guidance and simple calming tools, she learns how to pause, breathe, and listen to what her feelings are trying to tell her.

When Maya Feels Something New helps children recognize emotions, build confidence, and develop healthy ways to respond to the feelings they experience every day.

Part of the ShineSmart(TM) Big Feelings, Growing Hearts series by Johanna Sparrow, this story supports social-emotional learning and encourages children to understand themselves and others with kindness and courage.

Perfect for:

- children ages 4-6

- classrooms and school counselors

- social-emotional learning programs

- parents supporting emotional growth at home

Because every feeling is a chance to learn, grow, and shine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1967148864
• ISBN13: 9781967148868
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Blue Shoes Publishing LLC
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 1 to 5 years