A whimsical tale that teaches toddlers about emotions

A young girl and her lion companion teach toddlers how to name and understand their emotions, helping them to navigate happiness, sadness, anger and more.

Thoughtful illustrations, easy-to-read text and universal themes make this book a great resource for parents and children to have meaningful conversations about feelings.

What's inside the book:

• Names and expressions associated with feelings
• A relatable story that promotes socio-emotional skills and self-awareness
• Simple text to read aloud to foster empathy and the ability to handle emotional situations

Author: Chitwan Mittal, Illustrator: Shruti Hemani

Chitwan Mittal is an award-winning author whose works include bilingual rhyming board books, a series on Indian spiritual figures, and translations of prayers by Tulsidas to Ram and Hanuman as well as Sanskrit slokas for young readers. 

Shruti Hemani is an architect, urban designer and an award-winning illustrator. Her books have won the Moonbean and Enlit Best Picture Book awards.

Reviews:

“This book leaves both you and your child seeking your inner light, feeling happy and believing the world is beautiful and bright!” ~ Helena Thuneberg, Special Educator, Adjunct Professor, University of Helsinki 

“With imaginative flair, this story captures the spectrum of human emotions, from anger to joy, from fear to bravery… This colourful book can serve as a powerful learning aid.” ~ Anna Musser, Educational Researcher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

“This delightful and beautifully illustrated book helps children name their emotions and navigate them in a healthy way - two skills that can help build happy lives!” ~ Vicki Zakrzewski, Education Director, Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley