Books That Help Families Talk About Feelings
Written by Dr. Anna Huang, a licensed clinical psychologist. Pick the feeling your family needs words for.
I Want A Popsicle!: A Story About Dealing With Anger
A story that gives children words for the moment anger takes over.
The Big Slide: A Story About Dealing With Fear
A story for the moment a child is scared to try, and does it anyway.
When Mom Goes Out: A Story About Dealing With Sadness
A story for missing someone, and for saying goodbye with words.
How families use these books
- Read it together. The story is written to be shared out loud, at your child's pace.
- Name the feeling. Each book gives the feeling a name a child can actually say.
- Use the words again. The next time the moment comes, you both have something to reach for.
Why these books are different
- Written by Dr. Anna Huang, a licensed clinical psychologist.
- 138 parent reviews across the series, averaging 4.7 out of 5.
- Available in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Cantonese and Korean.
- Stories, not worksheets. No lectures, no jargon.
These are picture books that help families talk about feelings. They are not therapy and they do not promise to fix anything. They give you a way in.
Questions parents ask
Which language should I choose?
Each book is available in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Cantonese and Korean. Choose the language your family reads together at home. You can change the edition from the menu on each book above.
What age are these for?
The series is written for children roughly two to five years old, and parents tell us older children still reach for them.
Are these books therapy?
No. They are stories that help families talk about feelings. Dr. Anna Huang is a licensed clinical psychologist, and the books are written to support the conversations you are already having.
What if it is not right for us?
We have a 30-day return policy: you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. Items must be in the condition you received them.
All books
Browse the full series or read about Dr. Anna Huang and why she writes these.
