Feelings & Friendship Books

Big feelings need words. Bilingual books that help kids name feelings, practice empathy, and learn the words for being kind, brave, frustrated, calm, and confident.

The Color Monster / El monstruo de colores

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The Color Monster / El monstruo de colores

Anna Llenas

A visual, kid-friendly way to name emotions with clear associations that translate well.

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In My Heart / En mi corazón

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In My Heart / En mi corazón

Jo Witek

A warm way to explore feelings vocabulary with language that supports naming what's happening inside.

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Have You Filled a Bucket Today? / ¿Has llenado una cubeta hoy?

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Have You Filled a Bucket Today? / ¿Has llenado una cubeta hoy?

Carol McCloud

A kindness-first framework with language that helps kids talk about helping, sharing, and empathy.

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Hands Are Not for Hitting / Las manos no son para pegar

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Hands Are Not for Hitting / Las manos no son para pegar

Martine Agassi

Clear, practical language for big moments when kids need words for self-control and repair.

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Grumpy Monkey / Mono gruñón

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Grumpy Monkey / Mono gruñón

Suzanne Lang

A funny story that normalizes moods and builds emotional vocabulary without making it a lecture.

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The Rabbit Listened / El conejo escuchó

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The Rabbit Listened / El conejo escuchó

Cori Doerrfeld

A gentle model for empathy and support with language kids can borrow in real life.

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