The Big Book of Big Feelings - by Rachael Katz (Paperback)

About the Book

Meet Peep--self-proclaimed "world's greatest collector!" Peep needs help with his latest collection. Instead of the usual odds and ends, he sets out to collect something very special: feelings. In The Big Book of Big Feelings, young readers join Peep and his sea-dwelling buddies as they "gather" and describe various emotions. Based on the latest science of child psychological development and distilled into easy-to-understand language, this fun and interactive book will boost kids' emotional IQ while improving their reading skills.

Book Synopsis

Join Peep and friends as he figures out what to do with all these BIG feelings!

Meet Peep, a fluffy little bird who fancies himself "the world's greatest collector." His undersea stash is overflowing with shells, rubber bands, and other fastidiously inventoried trinkets. For his new collection, Peep has set out to gather up feelings. He believes this will be his greatest collection ever! But unlike paper clips and buttons, emotions can be much more elusive. Has the world's greatest collector finally met his match? Hardly! Peep and his sea-dwelling buddies call on your help to name these new and intricate emotions, make sense of what they mean, and learn how to deal with them.

Based on the latest research in child psychological development and distilled into easy-to-read language, this fun and interactive book will boost kids' emotional IQ while simultaneously improving their reading skills. Throughout the book, kids draw, write, and play their way through a series of interactive adventures designed to help them build their vocabulary and gain a better understanding of their emotions.

When children actively share their feelings, they learn to communicate and navigate life's challenges more successfully. Filled with adorable and fun illustrations, this engaging activity book offers real skills to help kids identify, understand, and respond to difficult emotions. What better time than now to get started? An exciting and enriching world awaits!

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Review Quotes

"The Big Book of Big Feelings is a fun and creative approach to help kids actively identify emotions in themselves and others, boosting their emotional intelligence."
--Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Whole-Brain Child and The Way of Play--Tina Payne Bryson, PhD

"As an integrative medicine physician, I understand how important healthy emotions are to a healthy person--and the earlier the start, the stronger the foundation for a healthy life. Rachael Katz's The Big Book of Big Feelings offers a brilliantly playful resource that invites children to explore their inner worlds with curiosity, safety, and empowerment. Complete with activity pages and stepwise guidance, this workbook can enhance any home or school."
--Cynthia Li, MD, doctor, and best-selling author of Brave New Medicine--Cynthia Li, MD

"Fun is sticky. I only wish that in all my years, I had such a fun, engaging, interactive tool to help my young students navigate their feelings! Rachael has given us a gift. Kids will love their new friend Peep, his relatable examples, Rachael's own funny illustrations, and enticing prompts and carrots--all of which will keep them interested and probing and learning."
--Sharon Leong, teacher at Yu Ming Charter School, an award-winning Chinese immersion school in Oakland, CA--Sharon Leong

"Rachael has created reading and writing activities that are kid friendly. This resource would be helpful for social-emotional learning (SEL) with a parent or teacher. The graphics and real-world examples make it easy to engage a child."
--Anna Jenkins, principal at Alexander Adaire School in Philadelphia, PA--Anna Jenkins

"Recent science about our emotions has shown the power of 'name it to tame it.' This wonderful book is full of great examples, funny stories, and scientifically based activities. It's friendly, inviting, and fun--and very effective. A gem!"
--Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Hardwiring Happiness--Rick Hanson, PhD

"With The Big Book of Big Feelings, Rachael Katz brings us the endearing 'Peep, ' who will have readers and pre-readers identifying, exploring, and understanding their emotions. From the get-go, Peep appeals with his sense of humor and humility, especially as he invites young ones to take the driver's seat. Expect meaningful engagement and a request for more Peep!"
--Gail Silver, E-RYT, RCYT, JD, founder of Yoga Child Inc., mindfulness educator, and award-winning author of Anh's Anger and other books for children--Gail Silver, E-RYT, RCYT, JD

About the Author

Rachael Katz, MS, Ed, teaches social and emotional learning (SEL) skills to children and their caregivers. She has over twenty-five years of experience as an educator and school leader. Rachael was head of the Discovery School at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, and founder of the Dulwich College Early Years SEL program in Beijing, China. In addition to working in school settings, Rachael has created, written, and consulted on educational programming for Nick Jr., The Children's Television Workshop, Radio Television Hong Kong, The Child Growth and Development, Baby Care Limited, Children's Museum of the Arts, and many more. Rachael is coauthor of The Emotionally Intelligent Child. Rachael holds a master's degree in education from Bank Street College, and a bachelor of arts degree from New York University Tisch School of the Arts. She lives in Philadelphia, PA.