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Happy, Sad, Silly, Glad
A Push, Pull, and Spin Book: A Playful Way to Learn Words About Feelings
By IglooBooks
Illustrated by Judi Abbot
Published by Igloo Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Introduce little learners to the world of emotions with this engaging interactive push, pull, and spin board book designed to support early emotional literacy and first word recognition.
Happy, Sad, Silly, Glad helps toddlers and preschoolers explore essential feeling words in a fun, hands-on way that encourages curiosity, conversation, and self-expression.
Through simple, rhythmic questions like “Am I happy or sad, or afraid or brave?”, children are invited to actively participate as they slide, spin, and reveal different emotional states on every page. The sturdy interactive mechanisms are perfect for small hands, building fine motor skills while reinforcing vocabulary connected to feelings, moods, and emotional awareness.
Perfect for early learning environments and at-home reading, this playful concept book supports social-emotional development by helping young children recognize, name, and begin to understand their own emotions and those of others. The gentle illustrations and clear, accessible text make it ideal for shared reading, helping caregivers guide meaningful conversations about feelings in a reassuring and age-appropriate way.
Key Features & Benefits:
Slide and spin your way through this sweet, simple introduction to key first words that explore emotions and feelings.
Happy, Sad, Silly, Glad helps toddlers and preschoolers explore essential feeling words in a fun, hands-on way that encourages curiosity, conversation, and self-expression.
Through simple, rhythmic questions like “Am I happy or sad, or afraid or brave?”, children are invited to actively participate as they slide, spin, and reveal different emotional states on every page. The sturdy interactive mechanisms are perfect for small hands, building fine motor skills while reinforcing vocabulary connected to feelings, moods, and emotional awareness.
Perfect for early learning environments and at-home reading, this playful concept book supports social-emotional development by helping young children recognize, name, and begin to understand their own emotions and those of others. The gentle illustrations and clear, accessible text make it ideal for shared reading, helping caregivers guide meaningful conversations about feelings in a reassuring and age-appropriate way.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Interactive push, pull, and spin mechanisms to engage young readers
- Introduces essential emotion and feeling words for early vocabulary development
- Supports social-emotional learning (SEL) and emotional intelligence
- Encourages parent-child interaction and guided discussion about feelings
- Strengthens fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, and early learners
Slide and spin your way through this sweet, simple introduction to key first words that explore emotions and feelings.
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Product Details
- Publisher: Igloo Books (September 22, 2026)
- Length: 10 pages
- ISBN13: 9781836505075
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