First Questions and Answers: What are feelings?

Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers

by Katie Daynes, Christine Pym (Illustrator)

This thoughtful book explores happiness, sadness, anger, fear and worry in a friendly and approachable way for little children. Adorable animal characters experience different emotions, while flaps reveal the answers to important questions such as 'Why don't I feel happy all the time?' and 'How can I cheer up my friend?'

Genres: Childrens, Emotion, Picture Books

12 pages, Board Book

Published July 11, 2019

About the author

Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and the Lift-the-Flap Questions & Answers series.

Reviews

[Tsalis · Rating 5 out of 5]

While reading this i feel like i become parent and teacher for myself. I feel sorry to myself cos prior to reading this I didn’t know much about Gefühle and how is it normal to feel anything. I only learn that I’ll be shamed if i show my true feeling. Yeah, it’s never too late to learn everything from the beginning.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aivan loistava kirja Fiksut faktat -sarjaan! Kirja sopii mielestäni niin perheen pienimmille kuin jo isommille lukijoille/kuulijoille läpikäytäväksi aikuisen kanssa - kirjaa lukiessa voi harjoitella yhdessä tunnetaitoja ja jutella niistä aikuisen kanssa.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a simple flap book from Usborne that does a pretty good job introducing feelings to young children and helping initiate discussion. I could nitpick (always, ha), such as pointing out that defining feelings as what we feel isn't that helpful (it says more, but that's how it begins the definition), but I still appreciate it overall, and the kids (ages 3, 6, 9, and even the 11 year-old) seem to as well.

It doesn't offer any faith perspective, which I believe is important to this topic (all topics, really...), but I can give that as I read with them, and some simple concepts fit in easily. For example, there is a flap that mentions talking to someone else about your feelings can help, and it's easy to mention that praying to God about your feelings is also helpful.

This is currently one of Hope's favorite books, and the other younger ones are interested in it too. I think it's well-timed. Hope may or may not like it just because of a picture of a snake and some other pictures she finds amusing, and because she likes to lift the flaps. ;)

[Lauren Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for discussing or explaining feelings to children. There are questions which will be good for asking the children what they think before the pull the flap to reveal the answer or advice. The questions are simple, illustrations are fun and colourful and represent each feeling in the book. Would be a good book for Reception or Year 1

[Rebecca Connor-Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful, attractive board book. Lots of info which doesn’t necessarily marry well with the typical lift-the-flap format. A demographic mishmash. My First Behaviours Touch & Feelings board books more suited to babies and young toddlers.

[Matt Mazenauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book RULES. There are so many books about feelings, but let me tell you, this is the one you want.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for independent reading or group work. Many opportunities for conversation starters and sharing. Hints of comfort and validation throughout.

[Andrej · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great introduction for little kids who don't know yet how to recognize. name, and deal with their feelings.

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to read with a toddler. It’s not a narrative, there’s no need to read it from beginning to end or in any particular order. Instead you can flip around, and let the child lead, opening flaps and exploring the different facts and ideas related to feelings. It is a lightly science-based, totally secular book that explores the way that we feel and the different things we can do to express and manage our feelings.

[Josephine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book identifying various feelings and examples of coping skills for each. The flaps are engaging, but give me slight anxiety. Maybe I should read it again;)