Feelings can be tricky — especially for younger children. Nurture your child’s ability to identify and express their emotions with help from books.
The joy-filled titles on this list explore a range of positive emotions. For instance, I’m Happy-Sad Today introduces preschoolers to the notion of mixed feelings, along with the many varieties of happiness — from “jumping with joy” to “quietly pleased.”
And demonstrating emotions is easy (and silly) with Baby Shark’s under-the-sea rendition of the classic “If You’re Happy and You Know It.”
TIP: Looking for more ways to build your child’s social-emotional skills? See how Peppa Pig helps preschoolers discover how to be caring to others.
Sharing these positive titles all about happiness during family read-aloud time will warm your child’s heart, while showing the power of kindness and how to navigate life’s ups and downs.
Shop children’s books about happiness below! You can find all books and activities at The Scholastic Store.
