QED ISBN 9781784938574 £6.99
The series includes Everybody Feels Sad!, Happy! and Angry! and is a paperback edition of the series that was first published in hardback in 2016. Children are introduced to feelings and then helped them manage their emotions. They also gain insight into how others might be feeling. The illustrations are attractive, with simple facial expressions. Each book features two stories, each told from a child’s point of view. The text is sensitive and is pitched at the right level for Early Years and the chosen examples such as a pet cat dying, sharing bracelets, and talking in front of the class are all situations children will encounter. We also see the characters interacting with each other. In addition to stories, there are questions and advice and this approach supports and reassures children. At the end of each story there is a recap on each child’s story, and story words. The final page of each book is a list of ‘Next Steps’ and these activities reinforce the learning and provide opportunities for further discussion. Highly recommended for teachers, carers and parents of children aged 4 to 7.
Brenda Marshall, SATIPS Council
