
There's a color inside Me: 12 Emotion Friends to Help Kids Name and Manage Feelings (Little Hands, Big Feelings — La Noe)
Why we picked it
Twelve emotion friends, each with a name, a relatable example, and a simple coping strategy: this warm picture book gives young children a practical framework for making sense of their biggest feelings through bright colors and everyday moments.
Our review
Inside of me, there is a color. And inside of you, too. This warm, gentle picture book introduces 12 emotion friends to help young children recognize, name, and handle their big feelings through simple words, bright colors, and relatable everyday moments. Every emotion is validated as important, and each comes with a child-friendly example, a clear name, and a practical coping strategy.
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Inside of me, there is a color.And inside of you, too.Theres a color inside Me is a warm, gentle picture book that helps young children recognize, name, and handle big feelings through simple words, bright colors, and relatable everyday moments. In this story, kids meet 12 emotion friendsbecause every emotion is important.Each emotion is introduced with:a short, child-friendly example (something that can happen at home, at school, or at the playground)a clear name for the feelinga small, practical what you can do idea (like breathing slowly, asking for a hug, staying close to someone, asking for a turn, trying again)The 12 emotion friends in this bookJoy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Surprise, Jealousy, Pride, Calm, Shyness, Affection, Love, and Disappointment.Why families and teachers love itChildren dont just have emotionsthey learn what emotions mean by living them. This book supports that learning by giving kids:Emotional vocabulary (so they can say what they feel instead of acting it out)Gentle regulation tools (simple actions a child can actually do)Reassurance that feelings are normal and allowed (even the messy ones)
Resource details
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- Book
- Age ranges
- Elementary
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