SuitabookNaming and expressing feelings
The book presents an alphabetic glossary intended to help children put feelings into words.
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The School of Life - Author
This is a creative introduction to feelings, using alphabetic rhymes and animal imagery to give emotions memorable forms and language. It may work especially well as a shared conversation book.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a creative introduction to feelings, using alphabetic rhymes and animal imagery to give emotions memorable forms and language. It may work especially well as a shared conversation book.
The book presents an alphabetic glossary intended to help children put feelings into words.
Each emotion is transformed into a different animal whose character, origins and behaviour are explored.
Some feelings may be portrayed as fierce, quiet or difficult to tame, and the book refers to frustration and behaviour. Notice whether its animal comparisons feel illuminating, limiting or emotionally uncomfortable for your child.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.
An Emotional Menagerie: Feelings from A to Z | Microcosm Publishing
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