Big Feelings

Explore the emotional world of children with Big Feelings, an uplifting picture book by Alexandra Penfold that navigates the ups and downs of everyday life. Measuring 253 x 261mm, this warm and inspiring story follows a group of children in their neighbourhood as they experience and express feelings like anger, frustration, hope, and inspiration. It encourages young readers to recognise and talk about emotions, fostering empathy and understanding of different perspectives. Perfect for supporting emotional literacy and social skills development in the classroom.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports emotional literacy and vocabulary for naming feelings.
• Encourages empathy by highlighting diverse emotional experiences.
• Promotes social skills through conflict resolution and perspective-taking.
• Enhances comprehension with relatable, real-life scenarios.

Classroom Ideas:

• Facilitate group discussions about feelings and responses to challenges.
• Incorporate role-playing exercises to practice empathy and problem-solving.
• Create personal feelings journals or emotion charts for self-awareness.
• Use the book as a starting point for mindfulness or social-emotional learning activities.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for early to middle primary students.
• Measurements: 253 mm (W) x 261 mm (H)