Books About Feelings & Emotions for 6–8 Year Olds

20 books about feelings for 6–8 year olds, picked from the 165 books about feelings in our review library. Naming a feeling is the first step to managing it — these stories give kids the words. Every pick links to our full review, with age fit and where to buy.

Me and My Feelings A Kids Guide to Understanding and Expressing

Vanessa Green Allen

When a big feeling comes along...you can handle it! Sometimes, emotions like anger or jealousy or excitement can seem too big to keep inside. Me and My Feelings is here to tell you: It's okay to have big feelings. And the good news is, you can calm down those strong emotions--so you won't feel like

Growing Up Feeling Great! The Positive Mindset Puberty Book for Boys

Ken Stamper

Get familiar with your feelings—a puberty guide for boys 8-12 Puberty is an exciting time—but it can also be overwhelming as relationships evolve and feelings become more intense. This guide explores these inevitable changes and teaches boys how to stay positive even when life gets a little bumpy. T

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings (The Big, Big Series, 1) by Britney Winn Lee

Britney Winn Lee

Meet a boy with feelings so big that they glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. When a loud truck drives by, he cries. When he hears a joke, he bursts with joy. When his loved ones are having a hard day, he feels their emotions as if they were his own. The b

Dragon Fire Feelings Social Emotional Learning Book, Anger Management

Ella Skye

Big feelings can sometimes feel overwhelming, but Dinosaurs Big Feelings is here to help kids understand and manage their emotions in a fun and engaging way. Through the adventures of a group of friendly dinosaurs, this delightful book introduces children to different emotions-like anger, sadness, h

The Big Feelings Book for Children Mindfulness Moments to Manage

Sharon Selby MA

Help kids get through big feelings with mindfulness activities for ages 5 to 7 It's normal for kids to experience feelings so big that they're hard to manage! This book is filled with engaging exercises that show kids how to use mindfulness to work through tough emotions and feel happier fast. What

Feelings Are Okay A Heartfelt Book About Big Emotions and How to Handle Them

Daniel Hayes

“All the Feels could turn your 2020 around!” —Crosswalk.com Emotions—love them or hate them, we’ve all got them. And we’ve all got to figure out what to do with them. But wait—can we do anything about our emotions? Can we learn how to identify, express, experience—and yes, sometimes wrangle—our feel

My Patient Book (My Feelings)

Honor Head

Learning how to be patient can make a real difference to a child's moods, their relationships with others, and their overall outlook on life. My Patient Book explains the importance of taking time to think before taking action and will help your child to deal with their impulses and manage their emo

Overcoming the Behavior Challenge of Emotions for Children

Dr. Abbey Holthaus

Overcoming the Behavior Challenge of Emotions for Children is a supportive, child-friendly guide designed to help young people understand and manage strong emotions like frustration, anxiety, sadness, and overwhelm. Whether emotions are triggered by school stress, social struggles, sensory overload,

Archie & The Invisible Emporium A boy abandoned with his grumpy

Douglas Caleb

When Archie Sharp is abandoned with his grumpy Grandpa and a strange tree that may want to eat him, he escapes to the weird world of the Invisible Emporium...

kids book on feelings The Life Skills Series

Asaf Shani

This charming picture book tackles a universally amusing topic with surprising depth, offering young children a gentle introduction to emotional intelligence through the lens of bodily functions. The...

Forest Bedtime Stories A Cozy Storybook for Kids about Feelings

Kamil Wysocza

Say good night in the sweetest way with this heartwarming bedtime journey through the forest!

Im Bigger Than My Anger, Much, Much Bigger! A Childrens Book That

Stephanie Chan

This gentle picture book offers young children a compassionate framework for understanding and managing big feelings, transforming the abstract concept of anger into something tangible and manageable...

Beyond the Setting Sun A story to help children understand feelings of grief

Sarah J. Dodd

A sensitive illustrated story about loss and the processes of grief to support young children

My Brave Book (My Feelings) by Honor Head

Honor Head

Learning how to be brave helps your child to build self-esteem, resilience and self-confidence. My Brave Book explains to children what being brave means, and how they can overcome their fears. When they are young many children do not have the language to express how they feel when faced with a diff

Ninja Life Hacks Emotions and Feelings 8 Hardcover Book Bundle

Mary Nhìn

This eight-book collection offers young children an engaging toolkit for understanding and managing their feelings through the adventures of relatable ninja characters. Each story tackles a different...

My Proud Book (My Feelings)

Honor Head

Helping your child to build their self-esteem will make a world of difference to their confidence, resilience, and outlook on life. My Proud Book encourages children to celebrate their achievements and the qualities that make them unique, boosting their self-worth. When they are young many children

A Tween Girls Guide to Feelings and Emotions Mastering Self-Love

Abby Swift

Navigating the emotional landscape of middle school can feel like a rollercoaster, and this guide offers a practical, interactive toolkit for girls aged 8-12 to understand and manage their feelings. ...

Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger (World of Kids Emotions) by Elizabeth Cole

Elizabeth Cole

Little Nick often felt uncomfortable in situations where his personal space was being violated. He was upset and did not know how to react appropriately. Fortunately, his parents taught him about personal space and body boundaries. He learned ways to keep safe and be respectful while interacting wit

Are You Sad, Little Bear? A book about learning to say goodbye

Rachel Rivett

Little Bear sees the patterns of living, change, and dying in the natural world and learns to accept them, providing reassurance that goodbye doesn't mean the end of things.

Little Joe and the Big City A childrens book about family, emotions

Mike Darcy

This gentle story follows a young boy navigating the bustling energy of urban life while learning to understand his own feelings and the importance of family connections. Through Little Joe's experie...