Review
***** (5* Star)
"A delightfully simple exploration on the big world of emotions, Winn has created a book with a focus on social-emotional vocabulary. Tackling all five SEL core competencies, it touches on self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, social awareness, and relationship skills. The simple illustrations and simple rhyming text are a great way to open conversations between adults and young readers on what the different words mean to them and how to incorporate them into daily life. Some of the most important lessons include, recognizing and naming feelings, expressing all feelings in a healthy way, understanding they will feel all emotions and all emotions are okay to feel and there are no bad emotions, some emotions are harder than others but we have to work through them in ways that don't hurt ourselves or others and we use our words to talk about them.
This story was both entertaining and educational, which can be a tricky balance to maintain in a children's book, and I will be suggesting it to teachers whenever possible. Incorporating topics such as this into children's picture books is a tried and true way to teach important life skills in a way that is fun. This would be an amazing addition for classrooms, libraries, counselling offices and more". Daniele K, Educator, NetGalley
***** (5* Star)
"This was such a sweet book for school-age children. It makes known that it's okay to feel big feelings!" - McKenna P, Reviewer. NetGalley
***** (5* Star)
"I like how the Author took the time and made the emotional words in the story line stand out by being different colors that matched the characters emotion. The illustrations are beautiful but simple, the rhyming text are great way for children to stay involved and it opens the floor for discussions throughout the story.
I love in the end of the story there are prompts for us to try with our children a match the feelings word sheet and coloring pages. I would recommend this book". -Stephanie C, Reviewer. NetGalley
***** (5* Star)
"I loved this book and it is perfect for younger children to discuss feelings and emotions. The book was well laid out, it was nice, bright and attractive too.
I thought that this book was fun and informative and I loved the added extras at the end that could be used as talking points too - as a mum I thought that it was a great book
It is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!" - Donna M, Reviewer. NetGalley
***** (5* Star)
"This book is full of educational information and gorgeous, colourful illustrations. This book highlights important feelings for children and I adore how it goes through the symptoms and then states the feeling that they represent such as fear, anger etc, this is super important as it helps to identify how the children feel as even as an adult, it can be hard to pin point and identify the feelings in the moment. - Kalanie P, Bookseller. NetGalley
**** (4* Star)
"This story is about a boy who experiences big emotions when he discovers a very big upcoming life change. The author describes the physical sensations and facial features of how emotions manifest in our bodies. Colors are integrated into the story to match the character's emotions. In this story, emotions are not shamed but described. Would recommend this book for preschool aged children!" - Macy G, Reviewer. NetGalley
***** (5* Star)
"This short children's book is perfect for children aged between 2 and 5 years old. The author used rhyming words at the end of sentences to act as a continuous beat throughout to keep the reader/listener engaged.
The illustrations highlighted how a child might feel with finding out about big changes. It was easily relatable to the reader/listener as they would be able to recognise and relate to the story emotions.
I like how the emotions text were a different colour (similar to the Zones of Regulation).
The story in this book highlights how children are often unable to cope with new challenges until they are ready/have faced their fears.
I absolutely loved the activities at the end of the book, as it concretes the children's understanding. The child would have the opportunity to recognise the emotions and work on the areas they are unsure of. The colouring pages at the end were a nice touch, it makes a serious subject about feelings and handling them into a fun activity!" -Shanon Y, Reviewer, NetGalley
***** (5* Star)
"My 5-year-old enjoyed reading this book. The language was easy for him to understand. The pictures were a great way to discuss emotions and throughout the book, we were talking about these as we read. This was a very interactive book for us and we are going to read it again. I would highly recommend reading this book for young children and within Eyfs for learning emotional responses to different situations". - Piper P, Reviewer. NetGalley
*** (3* Star)
"This is a great intro to emotions for kiddos! The illustrations and bright colors were fun and eye-catching. I loved the rhyming, as well as the formatting of this book. It really calls attention to the keywords and takeaways. And the best part is the activities at the end. It's a perfect way to make young readers think more deeply about the story and how they can identify the emotions within themselves." - Erin A, Reviewer. NetGalley
**** (4* Star)
"I read this to my son who is four and he loved it. He really enjoyed the illustrations with bright colors and enjoyed how the little one in the story displayed his mood in his actions and facial features. This was a great book about normalizing feelings and how to ensure you are aware of your feelings. Such a cute story!" - Courtney C, Reviewer NetGalley
***** (5* Star)
"I find the book very creative and full of good vibes! The highlights would be the illustrations and the amazing portrayal of the different emotions with words/artwork. This little book is perfect! " - Reading T, Reviewer BooksGoSociql
***** (5* Star)
"I snoop On My Feelings is a really nice and cute book. First of all I did like the representation of a curvy mother. Secondly, this book helps kids to understand what they are feeling. The feelings, are colored and bold, and it catches the eye. Also, I loved the cat. I really like when at the end of the book, has questions for conversation. Overall 5 stars for this one." - Infinite B, Reviewer, NetGalley & BooksGoSocial
***** (5* Star)
"I Snoop On My Feelings is a great book that teaches children to identify with their emotions. Younger children can get upset/cry when they get overwhelmed or overstimulated; I found books like this so helpful, because they help youngsters to better identify feelings. Thus, making it easier to deescalate the situation. The illustrations are very expressive, bright and colorful.
Overall, I love this book and it's a good addition to any library. I'd recommend this book to teachers, child counselors or parents with kids that have special needs". -Andy S, Reviewer NetGalley and BooksGoSocial
***** (5* Stars)
"I Snoop On My Feelings is a great book which explains to children what it's like to feel big emotions and how to deal with them. It has bright illustrations which all add to the enjoyment of the story." -Victoria J, Reviewer, NetGalley and BooksGoSocial
***** (5* Stars)
"This one is dubbed a little book about big feelings, and it's goal is helping kids recognize what they're feeling and being able to express that. This one is as fun as it is important. From anger and rage, to worry, to fear, shyness, to puppy love, to happiness, and everything else, this one uses a little boy's emotions and feelings after learning he must move to a new city, moving, and then starting a new school, to help illustrate and put a name and description to the feelings both adults and kiddos most commonly feel. If that wasn't enough, this one comes with great questions to get a conversation going between parents and little ones, as well as some exercises where kids can match the feelings described to an emotion, and better help them understand their own feelings. I am all about communication and openness, and this one is a home run!"- Katie M, Reviewer. NetGalley
