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Reviewed by Emma Megan for Readers' Favorite
Leo's Big Feelings Day by Esther Rochelle is a gorgeous children's picture book about managing big emotions. Written for children ages 3-7, it follows Leo the Lion, who tries to have fun but can't. Leo wants to go outside and play. He is super excited, yet things don't go as expected. Each time he wants to do something fun, like putting on his favorite red sweater, jumping in the puddle in the middle of the street, or building a tower with his blocks as tall as he is, it all ends up with him feeling either angry, frustrated, or sad. However, Leo learns that feelings aren't bad. They're good and are meant to be had. He also learns how to identify his feelings and regulate them. Leo is now more ready than ever to overcome his big emotions effectively.
Leo's Big Feelings Day by Esther Rochelle is a must-have picture book for anyone looking to support children's emotional well-being, growth, and resilience. Through vibrant, captivating illustrations, a relatable storyline, and an adorable character, children will understand that everyone has big emotions, that all feelings are good and normal, and learn how to identify and regulate the strong ones. This thoughtful picture book shows young readers that big feelings don't always have to be overwhelming and that they can feel calm and in control during challenging moments. It provides children with an easy-to-follow technique they can use whenever needed. Any parent who wants to boost their child's emotional awareness and confidence, nurture children's emotional intelligence, and help build a healthy coping skill that will last a lifetime should have it on their shelf.
