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Books like The way I feel
A vibrant, bouncing exploration of the big feelings that live inside little bodies, offering validation and vocabulary for every mood. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The way I feel.
- vibrant
- expressive
- comforting
- bright
- 01
Today I Feel Silly Display
Jamie Lee Curtis · 1998
A bouncy, colorful exploration of the messy, ever-changing whirlwind of childhood emotions.
- 02
I like myself!
Karen Beaumont
A high-energy, giggle-inducing celebration of loving exactly who you are, inside and out.
- 03
My no, no, no day!
Rebecca Patterson
A deeply relatable, gently humorous ride through a toddler's epic meltdown that ends in a warm, reassuring hug.
- 04
Emotional development and emotional intelligence
Peter Salovey
A rigorous yet deeply practical exploration of how we can teach children to understand and harness their own feelings.
- 05
Raising an emotionally intelligent child
John Mordechai Gottman
A compassionate, research-backed roadmap for turning emotional meltdowns into moments of profound connection.
- 06
Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!, The
Mo Willems
A hilarious, high-energy exploration of what it means to feel everything all at once, wrapped in a delightfully stubborn package.
- 07
I Was So Mad
Mercer Mayer
A hilariously relatable exploration of the overwhelming, yet wonderfully fleeting, nature of childhood frustration.
- 08
The shape of me and other stuff
Dr. Seuss · 1973
A bouncy, silhouette-filled exploration that turns the simple act of looking at outlines into a joyful game.
- 09
Quiet power
Susan Cain
A warm, validating hug of a book that gives quiet kids the permission and tools to thrive exactly as they are.
- 10
Bear feels sick
unknown
A snug, rhythmic hug of a book about the healing power of good friends and warm soup.
- 11
Jesse Bear, what will you wear?
Nancy White Carlstrom
A warm, rhythmic celebration of a toddler's daily routine, from morning sunshine to bedtime snuggles.
- 12
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
Dr. Seuss · 1975
A bouncy, boundless invitation to stretch the limits of your imagination.
