All Kinds Of Feelings
All Kinds of Series
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What’s inside...
This non-fiction picture book explores the wide range of emotions humans experience, such as happiness, sadness, excitement, disappointment, worry, anger, curiosity, and calmness. It emphasizes the importance of understanding our own feelings to better empathize with others. Illustrated with beautiful artwork, the book is part of the All Kinds Of series aimed at children aged 5 and up. The series promotes inclusivity and celebrates both our differences and commonalities, with titles including All Kinds Of Beliefs, All Kinds Of Bodies, All Kinds Of Families, and All Kinds Of Feelings.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the different characters in the book express their feelings?
Can you describe a time when you felt similar to one of the characters?
Why do you think it's important to understand and talk about our feelings?
How do you think the story would change if the characters felt differently?
What are some ways you can help a friend who is feeling sad or upset?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before discussing the book, share a personal story about when you experienced a strong emotion, to set an open, trusting atmosphere.
While reading, point out the facial expressions and body language in the illustrations to help your child recognize different emotions.
Encourage your child to draw a picture of a scene from the book, focusing on the emotions depicted.
Validate all feelings discussed, making sure your child knows it's okay to express themselves freely.
Use the characters' experiences as examples to teach empathy and different ways of managing emotions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding emotions
Explanation: The book showcases a variety of feelings that children might experience. Illustrations and examples help young readers identify and label their own emotions.
Real-World Application: Children can use this knowledge to communicate their feelings more effectively, reducing frustrations and misunderstandings with peers and adults.
Example Lesson: Empathy development
Explanation: By seeing how different characters in the book experience and handle their feelings, children learn to empathize with others' emotions.
Real-World Application: This helps in developing kinder and more understanding relationships with friends and family members as children learn to recognize and respect how others feel.
Example Lesson: Coping strategies
Explanation: The book provides examples of how characters cope with various emotions, offering children models for managing their own feelings.
Real-World Application: Children can adopt these strategies, such as taking deep breaths when angry or finding a quiet space when overwhelmed, to improve their emotional resilience and reactions in real-world scenarios.