I'm Happy-Sad Today
Making Sense of Mixed-Together Feelings
Grade Up to-3
Ages 3-8
Lexile 480L
Format Hardback
Trim Size 11.25" x 9.25"
Language English
ISBN 9781631983054
Item 899321
Page Count 40
Description
Happy, and also sad. Excited, but nervous too. Feeling friendly, with a little shyness mixed in. Mixed feelings are natural, but they can be confusing. There are different kinds of happy—the quiet kind and the “noisy, giggly, jump and run” kind. And there are conflicting feelings, like proud and jealous, frustrated and determined. With gentle messaging and charming illustrations, a little girl talks about her many layered feelings, ultimately concluding, “When I have more than one feeling inside me, I don’t have to choose just one. I know that all my feelings are okay at the same time.” A special section for adults presents ideas for helping children explore their emotions, build a vocabulary of feeling words, know what to do if they feel overwhelmed, and more.
Editorial Reviews
Praise for I'm Happy-Sad Today
“An ideal way to help kids develop their emotional intelligence.”—The Oregonian
“This book brings to life a little-acknowledged aspect of the complex world of children’s social and emotional development: the experience of multiple emotions. The children’s story speaks directly to children in respectful, straightforward, and loving ways, exploring the many facets of emotions that will resonate with children. The Guide for Caring Adults will help adults understand, support, and extend the experience for children. All children—and the adults who care for them—need this book as an important support for navigating the everyday and out-of-the-ordinary experiences that we are faced with throughout our lives.”—Christine Chaillé, Ph.D., professor emeritus and author of early childhood curriculum books
“This is not only an utterly delightful book in every way, but an important book. Dr. Britain joyfully affirms for young children that their complex, mixed up, and sometimes conflicting feelings are valid, real, and normal. Adults are gently guided to support these emotions and everyone’s mental health is the better for it!”—Steffen Saifer, Ed.D., author of HOT Skills: Developing Higher-Order Thinking in Young Learners
“Being an incredible advocate for children has been Lory’s lifelong passion over the thirty years that I have known her. She is a natural when it comes to helping kids understand and express feelings. This book is also a gift for parents seeking to validate their children’s inner experiences and promote close trusting relationships.”—Dr. Charlotte Peterson, child psychologist and author of The Mindful Parent: Strategies from Peaceful Cultures to Raise Compassionate, Competent Kids
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Susan Campbell
June 24, 2019
We read this book everyday as there is always one child that wants me to read it to them everyday.
Hopscotch Mom
June 24, 2019
5 Stars and beyond for “I’m Happy- Sad Today” by Lory Britain!!!
This story was brilliant. At first glance, just by reading the title of the story, I was wondering how it would make sense for someone to feel both happy and ...
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