As your kid grows develop, it is important for them to learn about all types of feelings. Check out these books that can help your kids, ages 4-8, understand their emotions! 
I Am Not Happy!
Illustrated by Sydney Hanson

In the vein of Grumpy Monkey and Unicorns Are the Worst!, this hilarious picture book introduces the adorable quokka, who—despite his ever-present smile—is definitely not as happy as he looks!

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Glitter Kittens
Illustrated by William Joyce

From the bestselling creator of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore comes a sparkling picture book about glittery kittens whose vanity annoys their friends until their dazzling looks draw the attention of a monster.

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I Hate Everything!
Illustrated by Sophy Henn

When a ghost is in a bad mood, his pal tries to turn his frown upside down in this irresistible picture book about there always being something to love.

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Bear Feels Sad
Illustrated by Jane Chapman

Bear has the lonely day blues waiting for his friends to have free time in this new picture book in the bestselling series.

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Mabel Wants a Friend
Illustrated by Marc Rosenthal

From the acclaimed duo Ariel Bernstein and Mark Rosenthal comes a new humorous and earnest story about a young fox who learns that making a new friend takes more than just wanting one.

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Today
Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

This welcoming and joyful picture book reminds us that every moment can hold many surprises and to look for the wonder in every day.

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Too Much

My Great Big Native Family

Illustrated by Bridget George

A little boy wants a chance to shine on his own but discovers that being apart from his large and lively Native family isn’t necessarily better in this heartwarming and humorous picture book.

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Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain
Illustrated by Dan Tavis

Noodle the pug embarks on a quest to climb comfy mountain in this sweet and entertaining sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Noodle and the No Bones Day by the creator of the viral “Bones or No Bones” TikTok videos!

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Martina Has Too Many Tías
Illustrated by Sara Palacios

A quiet girl overwhelmed by her rambunctious family finds a magical land of solitude only to discover what truly makes a home a home in this lively and magical bilingual picture book that reimagines the beloved Caribbean folktale “La Cucaracha Martina.”
 

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The Dreams We Made
Illustrated by Lisa Bentley

In this moving, hope-filled picture book about loss, love, and family, a little girl grieving the death of her father discovers that she can take the loved ones she’s lost with her on all her future journeys.

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I Am a Tornado
Illustrated by Drew Beckmeyer

An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions.
 

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Plátanos Are Love

A delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family, told through a young girl’s experiences in the kitchen with her abuela.
 

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Ramen for Everyone
Illustrated by Shiho Pate

In this adorable picture book for fans of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Bilal Cooks Daal, Hiro aspires to make a bowl of ramen as delicious as his dad’s—and runs into some surprises on his first attempt!

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Find Your Brave

A Coco and Bear Story

Illustrated by Apryl Stott

Coco and Bear find their brave in this charming sequel to the New York Times bestseller Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light.

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Becoming Blue
Illustrated by Julien Chung

A clever and moving picture book about finding out what it means to be yourself—in this case, what it means to be Blue!

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When You Take a Step

Each step leads to a new discovery in this evocative picture book about how mindfulness, peace, or change could be just around the corner.

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Noodle and the No Bones Day
Illustrated by Dan Tavis

From the creator of the viral “Bones or No Bones” TikTok videos comes a sweet and entertaining picture book following Noodle the pug and his human as they navigate Noodle’s first No Bones Day—a day for being kind to yourself!

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Sylvie
Illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins

One small spider takes a big risk to bring together the people she watches over in her apartment building in this charming picture book from the celebrated author and illustrator of Truman.

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Lizzy and the Cloud
Illustrated by Terry Fan and Eric Fan

 

From the critically acclaimed, award-winning creators of Ocean Meets Sky and The Night Gardener comes a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows.

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The Great Zapfino
Illustrated by Marla Frazee

From two bestselling and beloved creators comes a sweet and inspiring picture book about a runaway circus performer who learns to face his fears and follow his heart.

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Mina

“Marvelous mouse-sized mischief for all ages.” —Booklist (starred review)

From the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum comes an emotionally resonant, “richly imagined” (The Horn Book, starred review)​ picture book about trust, worry, and loyalty between a father and daughter.

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Almost Always Best, Best Friends
Illustrated by Apryl Stott

From the creator of the New York Times bestselling picture book Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light comes a heartwarming new story about friendship, feelings, and the healing power of words.

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Keep Your Head Up
Illustrated by Charly Palmer

Teach little ones that it’s okay to have a bad day in this brightly illustrated, gently affirmative picture book about keeping our heads up and letting things pass.

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I'm Sorry

In this fourth book in the series from New York Times bestselling author Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi, a flamingo and a very sorry potato learn how to mend hurt feelings.

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Chirp!

Chipmunk Sings for a Friend

Illustrated by Scott Magoon

“This gentle, simply told story addresses the importance and enjoyment of friendship and collaboration." —Kirkus Reviews

A chipmunk searches for someone to sing along with her in this sweet and funny celebration of true friendship, featuring art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon.

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Love, Z
Illustrated by Jessie Sima

From the creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes the story of a young robot trying to find the meaning of “love.”

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I'm Gonna Push Through!
Illustrated by Shannon Wright

Based on the Push Through movement that inspires kids worldwide, this is an empowering, energetic, and all-inclusive picture book that celebrates resilience in the face of adversity.

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An Ordinary Day
Illustrated by Elizabet Vukovic

An ordinary day in an ordinary neighborhood turns out to be quite extraordinary in this moving story about the circle of life.

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The Crankypants Tea Party
Illustrated by Ale Barba

The Day the Crayons Quit meets Winnie the Pooh in this hilarious and tea-riffic illustrated picture book about stuffed animals who start bickering at their tea party.

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My Best Friend
Illustrated by Jillian Tamaki

An NPR Best Book of the Year!

New York Times bestselling author Julie Fogliano and Caldecott Honor winner Jillian Tamaki come together to tell a delightful story of first friendship.

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When You Need Wings
Illustrated by Lita Judge

In the tradition of Where the Wild Things Are, beloved author-illustrator Lita Judge brings us a soaring story about the power of imagination.

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Fred's Big Feelings

The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers

Illustrated by Brigette Barrager

An inspiring picture book biography about the inimitable Fred Rogers, beloved creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Illustrated by Ray Cruz

The perennially popular tale of Alexander’s worst day is a storybook that belongs on every child’s bookshelf.

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One More Hug
Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

From Inside Edition’s national correspondent Megan Alexander comes a heartwarming picture book in the tradition of The Wonderful Things You Will Be that shows us there’s always time for one more hug as a young boy starts his day and his journey through life.

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Hundred Feet Tall
Illustrated by Jemima Williams

Guess How Much I Love You meets Someday in this gentle read-aloud picture book that shows us that with just the right amount of care and support, even the smallest of seeds can grow to stand one hundred feet tall.

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Nobody Hugs a Cactus
Illustrated by Carter Goodrich

Celebrated artist and lead character designer of Brave, Ratatouille, and Despicable Me, Carter Goodrich, shows that sometimes, even the prickliest people—or the crankiest cacti—need a little love.

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Cuddle Monkey
Illustrated by Chad Otis

A little monkey looks for the perfect cuddle while his parents are busy with his new baby brother in this insanely adorable picture book about learning to be an older sibling.

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I Feel Teal
Illustrated by Aimée Sicuro

A little girl has a rainbow of emotions in this gentle debut picture book that encourages little ones to express their feelings through color.

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Mad, Mad Bear!
Illustrated by Kimberly Gee

Bear is very, very, very MAD! Will he ever feel better? Find out in this sweet and silly picture book about toddler tantrums that little ones—and their caretakers—are sure to relate to.

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Glad, Glad Bear!
Illustrated by Kimberly Gee

Bear is very, very, very GLAD today! He’s taking his first ballet class. But he’s a little nervous too. This sweet and silly picture book is an honest exploration of feelings that little ones—and grown-ups!—are sure to relate to.

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I'm Bored

There is NOTHING boring about being a kid, but one little girl is going to have to prove it in this anything-but-boring picture book from comedian Michael Ian Black.

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I'm Sad

A girl, a potato, and a very sad flamingo star in this charming sequel to I’m Bored by New York Times bestselling author and comedian Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

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I'm Worried

A girl, a flamingo, and a worried potato star in the third book in New York Times bestselling author Michael Ian Black and illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s series about feelings—and why they’re good, even when they feel bad.

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Attack of the 50-Foot Fluffy
Illustrated by Mike Boldt

From the author and illustrator of A Tiger Tail comes a fun and silly picture book about one larger-than-life—and quite plush—tantrum.

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The Snurtch
Illustrated by Charles Santoso

From the team behind I Don’t Like Koala, this clever picture book takes a discerning look at the challenges of behaving and controlling your emotions—especially when your own personal monster keeps getting in the way.

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Sweep
Illustrated by Júlia Sardà

From award-winning author Louise Greig and acclaimed illustrator Júlia Sardà comes an uplifting story about how to confront big emotions.

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