Best Children’s Books About Feelings

Children experience BIG feelings—worry, frustration, insecurity, loneliness—but don’t always have the words to express them. The best children’s books about feelings help children name emotions, normalize what they’re experiencing, and learn healthy ways to cope.

Educators, counselors, and parents often recommend storybooks that combine emotional intelligence, relatable characters, and playful storytelling to support meaningful conversations about feelings.

The WorryWoos® – Award-Winning Books About BIG Feelings

The WorryWoos are an award-winning series of children’s books created to help kids understand, talk about, and manage their emotions. Each story features a lovable monster that represents a core feeling—such as worry, frustration, insecurity, confusion, envy, or loneliness—giving children a safe and engaging way to explore emotions that don’t always have easy answers.

Frequently recommended by teachers, school counselors, and mental health professionals, The WorryWoos are used in classrooms, counseling settings, and homes across all 50 states and internationally.

Why Educators and Therapists Recommend The WorryWoos

Helps children name and normalize emotions

Encourages emotional awareness, regulation, and self-reflection

Supports social-emotional learning (SEL) in flexible ways

Offers a gentle, non-judgmental approach to anxiety and BIG feelings

Backed by an evidence-based SEL curriculum co-written with a child psychologist

Awards & Recognition

The WorryWoos have received multiple national awards and recognition, including being named a Child Mind Institute “Best Children’s Book for Helping Kids Understand Anxiety.”

The series has also been featured by major media outlets and is widely used in schools, therapy offices, and family homes.

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