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	ABC of Feelings
	
 by Bonnie Lui
Spanning an array of emotions, this clever picture book explains that it's perfectly okay—even normal—to feel many different things. 
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	I am a Tornado
	
 by Drew Beckmeyer
An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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	Big Feelings
	
 by Alexandra Penfold
A celebration of kindness, inclusivity and diversity by the creators of All Are Welcome combines uplifting rhymes with vibrant illustrations to offer reassuring advice to children about how to manage big feelings through communication, compromise and empathy. 
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	Little Unicorn is Angry
	
 by Aurâelie Chien Chow Chine
A little unicorn feels all kinds of emotions, including anger, and uses a breathing exercise to calm down.
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	J.P. and the Bossy Dinosaur
	
 by Ana Crespo
Feeling sad when he is not permitted to join his siblings in the big-kid pool and slide at the water park, JP uses his vivid imagination and the support of his family and best friend to enjoy his time in venues for kids just his size. 
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	Rain Boy
	
 by Dylan Glynn
Wherever Rain Boy goes, rain follows, and when he is invited to Sun Kidd's birthday party the other children complain that his presence is ruining their fun; now Sun Kidd is hiding in her room because she is upset by her friends' behavior, and an apparently an endless storm has descended on the world--until they all discover that something wonderful happens when rain and sun finally get together.
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	Little Ninja, Big Emotions
	
 by Mary Nhin
"Helps little learners identify and name big feelings. Babies will love the colorful illustrations of little ninjas expressing anger and calm, happy and sad, or shy and brave while learning the words associated with each feeling".
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	When Sadness is at Your Door
	
 by Eva Eland
A young child experiences sadness as if it were a visitor, acknowledging the emotion and suggesting activities to do with it.
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	A Little Emotional
	
 by Chris Eliopoulos
When his favorite toy goes missing, Tommy experiences a wide range of emotions, including Happiness, Worry and Full-Blown Anger, and wonders what it will take to get them under control. 
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	The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions
	
 by Anna Llenas
With the help of a little girl, Color Monster learns how to define and share his mixed-up emotions through color, gaining self-awareness and peace as a result.
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	Friends Beyond Measure
	
 by Lalena Fisher
"Told through charts and graphic illustrations, this imaginative, heartwarming story follows best friends Ana and Harwin as they work through their emotions when one discovers she is moving far away.
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	El Cucuy is Scared, Too!
	
 by Donna Barba Higuera
Ramón and his monster, El Cucuy, who lives in his cactus, must confront their fears about living in a new place and beginning a new journey, in this unlikely friendship story that's rooted in Mexican folklore.
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	Shake It Off!
	
 by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Even though some neighbors find her annoying, a sweet, curious little goat who loves to sing and climb on everything doesn't let anything keep her down--not even when she gets stuck in a well and it looks like she's doomed.
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	You Have Feelings All The Time
	
 by Deborah Farmer Kris
"Written from the perspective of a parent speaking to a child, this book helps preschoolers with all the feelings they have by showing them that emotions are a healthy, normal part of life"
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	Tayra's Not Talking
	
 by Lana Button
Tayra, the new girl in class, won't speak to anyone, not even the teacher, so Kitty decides to show her things instead of telling her, and soon the pair are communicating via pictures and gestures, drawing Tayra out of her shell. 
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	When Miles Got Mad
	
 by Samantha Kurtzman-Counter
When his little brother breaks his favorite toy, young Miles catches a glimpse of his angry self in the mirror and is astonished to see a toothy red monster who encourages him to use words to express his feelings while he calms down.
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	Happy
	
 by Mies Van Hout
In Happy, Mies shows all the emotions a young child encounters. Each double page spread is devoted to one fish, showing a particular emotion with its name in lettering that expresses the same feeling. Swim into Happy where the dazzling fish sparkle against the dark background and let the images spark laughter and empathy.
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	The Boy Who Cried
	
 by Khoa Lãe
A little boy who cries about everything learns an important lesson about the consequences of tantrums when his tears flood his house
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	Where Happiness Begins
	
 by Eva Eland
Happiness is a character which comes and goes, and is sometimes hard to find, but frequently it begins with your family and friends, and it can lead you home.
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	Bright Star
	
 by Yuyi Morales
Making its way through a border landscape teaming with native flora and fauna, a fawn must overcome its fears when it comes face-to-face with an insurmountable barrier.
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	The Feelings Book
	
 by Todd Parr
The feelings book inspires children and adults to embrace the wide range of moods we all experience.
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	Why Do We Cry?
	
 by Fran Pintadera
Metaphorical text and evocative imagery combine in a sensitive, lyrical exploration of the reasons behind our tears that compassionately explains that crying is a universal language that is a right practiced by everyone. 
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	Moo Hoo
	
 by Audrey Perrott
Milton, a bawling bull who cries A LOT, learns to embrace his tears and big feelings when he meets Wanda, in this relatable, riotous read-aloud that gently affirms that it's okay to feel all your feelings and embrace exactly who you are. 
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	A Shelter For Sadness
	
 by Anne Booth
Addressing the importance of mental health in a child-friendly way, this beautiful picture book follows a small boy as he creates a shelter for his sadness so he can visit it whenever he needs to.
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	There Are No Animals in this Book!: (Only Feelings)
	
 by Chani Sanchez
An accessible, evocative collection of contemporary artwork by such contributors as Damien Hirst, Takashi Murakami and Alex Katz is accompanied by an engaging read-aloud narrative that surveys a range of common feelings and builds up to a laugh-out-loud twist at the end.
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	Me and my Fear
	
 by Francesca Sanna
When a young girl has to move countries and start at a new school, her fear tells her to be alone and afraid. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn't understand anyone? Surely no one else feels the same way.
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	House Mouse
	
 by Michael Hall
"A clever and resourceful mouse looking for a safe place to settle down learns that home is wherever you make it".
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	The Bad Mood and the Stick
	
 by Lemony Snicket
The best-selling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events presents a tongue-in-cheek fable about the highs and lows of bad moods and how they pass from person to person. 
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	The Frustrating Book!
	
 by Mo Willems
Featuring bonus jokes, quizzes, nutty facts and A LOT of squirrels, this funny, furry adventure from the beloved author/illustrator of the Elephant & Piggie series follows Zoom Squirrel as he experiences brand new emotions, some of which he doesn't like, with the help of his Squirrel pals. 
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	Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared
	
 by Suzanne Lang
Hearing strange noises and seeing glowing eyes while braving the jungle on Halloween night, Jim Panzee and his friends remind each other that nothing could be scarier than returning home with no treats!
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