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Bored? Worried?Sad? Angry?Anxious? Proud?Peaceful?Loving?A guide tousing booksabout feelingsand emotionsin your classroomBored? Worried? Sad? Angry? Anxious? Proud? Peaceful? Loving? These are common feelings andemotions children encounter as they grow and mature, and picture books can help children learnto recognize and navigate them. These books offer young readers a unique opportunity to betterunderstand their feelings and emotions and figure out how to deal with them. The illustrations allowchildren to see and name their emotions, while the words allow them to understand the situationscharacters go through. Together, words and pictures open up important topics for social andemotional growth.The activities in this guide can help younger readers to understand and to address their feelings andemotions through enjoyable reading, writing, drawing, and speaking about appealing picture books.

Reading and Responding1.2.3.As you read the story, stop several times along the way to discuss what the characters arefeeling. Predict what you think will happen next. What clues did you use to make thosepredictions? Then continue reading to find out.What is the main idea? Why do you think the story is important?How was the main character feeling at the beginning and the end of the book? What helped thecharacter to change? How did you see this reflected in the images and text?4. Have you ever felt the same way as one of the characters in the story? What did you do? Tellyour story.5.6.7.Imagine that you are one of the characters. Retell the story from their point of view, telling howyou feel.With one or more friends, act out the story. Then talk about what each character is feeling.Find an illustration in the book that uses colors to show how a character feels. Explain how thecolor works with the words to show feelings.Drawing and Writing1.2.Draw a split picture. On one side, draw the main character at the beginning of the book;on the other side, draw the character at the end of the book. Use speech bubbles to write whatthe character would say about his or her feelings. How did these feelings change? Share yoursplit pictures.Has someone like a parent, sibling, teacher, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or friend helped you dealwith your feelings? Tell how that person helped you. Here are some ideas to write about: How I learned not to worry so much. I used to be nervous when I am not bored anymore because How I show that I love (put a person or pet’s name).3.What advice could you give to one of the characters in the story? Write a note to that character.A Guide to Sharing Emotions and Feelings Presented by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Page 2 of 8

4. In many books, colors and big print help show how the character feels. Find some examples thatshow this. For example, when a character is sad, the picture might use gray and black colors.Or when a character is angry, the picture might use red. The words may be very large to showa strong feeling. After looking at some examples of how color shows feelings, draw a pictureshowing how you feel today. Give your picture a title, and think about what font to use.5.6.Imagine that you could have a conversation about feelings with one of the characters in thebook you’ve read. What would you say to them? How would the character answer you? Writeyour imaginary conversation about feelings.Write a wordless picture book about feelings. Maybe a character changes from sad to happy,from angry to calm, from worried to carefree, from bored to amused, or from nervous to relaxed.Make three or more pictures. Put your pictures in order. With a partner, take turns telling yourstory. Use these questions to guide you. How does the character feel when the story begins? What happens to cause the character’s feelings to change? How does the character feel at the end of the story?7.Read additional books about feelings and emotions; see below for a list of suggestions, or tryone of the other picture books featured in this guide. When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang When Sophie’s Feelings Are Really, Really Hurt by Molly Bang The Way I Feel by Janan Cain Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes David Gets in Trouble by David Shannon Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon by Matthew Burgess Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney Millie Fierce by Jane Manning Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek My Many Colored Days by Dr. SeussA Guide to Sharing Emotions and Feelings Presented by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Page 3 of 8

GetStarted!A selection of Simon& Schuster’s picturebooks dealing withfeelings and emotions.Remembering Blue FishDaniel Misses SomeoneIt’s a Field Trip, Busy Bus!PB: 9781534400955PB: 9781665900072HC: 9781534440814Lexile AD430LAdapted by Becky FriedmanIllustrated by Jason FruchterAll Kinds of KindnessBy Judy Carey NevinIllustrated by Susie HammerBB: 9781534432062I’m BoredI Feel TealBy Lauren RilleIllustrated by Aimée SicuroHC: 9781481458467Lexile AD200LI’m SorryBy Michael Ian BlackIllustrated by Debbie Ridpath OhiBy Michael Ian BlackIllustrated by Debbie Ridpath OhiGlad, Glad Bear!Sad, Sad BearHC: 9781534452695Lexile AD280LHC: 9781534452718Lexile AD280LHC: 9781442414037Written and illustratedby Kimberly GeeHC: 9781534415881Written and illustratedby Kimberly GeeBy Alexandra Cassel SchwartzIllustrated by Jason FruchterI’m SadBy Jody Jensen ShafferIllustrated by Claire MesserI’m WorriedBy Michael Ian BlackIllustrated by Debbie Ridpath OhiBy Michael Ian BlackIllustrated by Debbie Ridpath OhiLove, ZMad, Mad Bear!HC: 9781481496773Lexile 520LHC: 9781481449717Lexile 280LHC: 9781481476270Lexile AD500LWritten and illustratedby Jessie SimaQuietWritten and illustratedby Tomie dePaolaHC: 9781481477543Lexile 440LHC: 9781534415867Lexile AD460LWritten and illustratedby Kimberly GeeTrumanBy Jean ReidyIllustrated by Lucy Ruth CumminsHC: 9781534416642Lexile 560LThis guide has been provided by Simon & Schuster for classroom, library, and reading group use. It may be reproduced in its entirety orexcerpted for these purposes. Guide written by Myra Zarnowski, a professor in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Educationat Queens College, CUNY. The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics .A Guide to Sharing Emotions and Feelings Presented by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Page 4 of 8

Hibernate with MeLena’s Shoes Are NervousNobody Hugs a CactusHC: 9781534432178Lexile AD450LHC: 9781534408944Lexile AD480LHC: 9781534400900Lexile 540LBy Benjamin ScheuerIllustrated by Jemima WilliamsOne More HugBy Keith CalabreseIllustrated by Juana MedinaSweepWritten and illustratedby Carter GoodrichParker Looks UpAll You Need Is LoveBy John Lennon and Paul McCartneyIllustrated by Marc RosenthalHC: 9781534429819Lexile AD150LParker Shines OnBy Megan AlexanderIllustrated by Hiroe NakataBy Louise GreigIllustrated by Júlia SardàBy Parker Curry and Jessica CurryIllustrated by Brittany JacksonBy Parker Curry and Jessica CurryIllustrated by Brittany JacksonCuddle MonkeyAn Ordinary DayOur Favorite Dayof the YearGurple & PreenHC: 9781534429710Lexile AD530LBy Blake Liliane HellmanIllustrated by Chad OtisHC: 9781534431171Lexile AD500LMe & MamaWritten and illustratedby Cozbi A. CabreraHC: 9781534454217Lexile AD470LHC: 9781534439085Lexile AD560LBy Elana K. ArnoldIllustrated by Elizabet VukovicHC: 9781481472623Lexile 610LCurlsBy Ruth FormanIllustrated by Geneva BowersBB: 9781534446311HC: 9781534451865Lexile AD650LBy A. E. AliIllustrated by Rahele Jomepour BellHC: 9781481485630Lexile AD580LHC: 9781534454743Lexile AD650LBy Linda Sue ParkIllustrated by Debbie Ridpath OhiHC: 9781534431416Lexile 510LGlowUnicorns Are the Worst!BB: 9781534446335HC: 9781534453838Lexile 480LBy Ruth FormanIllustrated by Geneva BowersWritten and illustratedby Alex WillanThis guide has been provided by Simon & Schuster for classroom, library, and reading group use. It may be reproduced in its entirety orexcerpted for these purposes. Guide written by Myra Zarnowski, a professor in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Educationat Queens College, CUNY. The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics .A Guide to Sharing Emotions and Feelings Presented by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Page 5 of 8

Dragons Are the WorstTogether We GrowHC: 9781534485112Lexile 660LHC: 9781534405868Lexile AD370LWritten and illustratedby Alex WillanBy Susan VaughtIllustrated by Kelly MurphyLittle WorryThe Perfectly Perfect WishBB: 9781534477469HC: 9781534406193Lexile AD470LBy Nadine Brun-CosmeIllustrated by Marion CocklicoHundred Feet TallBy Benjamin ScheuerIllustrated by Jemima WilliamsHC: 9781534432192Lexile AD510LLooking for SmileBy Ellen TarlowIllustrated by Lauren StringerHC: 9781534466197Lexile AD420LLittle JoyBy Nadine Brun-CosmeIllustrated by Marion CocklicoYou MatterThe Crankypants Tea PartyHC: 9781534421691Lexile AD310LHC: 9781481459006Lexile AD420LBB: 9781534477445By Lisa MantchevIllustrated by Jessica Courtney-TickleWritten and illustratedby Christian RobinsonLove by SophiaPart of The Sophia BooksFred’s Big FeelingsThe Life and Legacy of Mister RogersHC: 9781481477901Lexile AD470LHC: 9781534441224Lexile AD740LBy Jim AverbeckIllustrated by Yasmeen IsmailAll Except AxleBy Sue Lowell GallionIllustrated by Lisa Manuzak WileyHC: 9781534440227Lexile AD490LLittle MadBy Nadine Brun-CosmeIllustrated by Marion CocklicoBy Laura RenauldIllustrated by Brigette BarragerShare Some Kindness,Bring Some LightWritten and illustratedby Apryl StottHC: 9781534462380Lexile AD510LBB: 9781534477476By Barbara BottnerIllustrated by Ale BarbaCrow & SnowBy Robert BroderIllustrated by Olivier TallecHC: 9781534445956Lexile AD480LPorcupine CupidBy Jason JuneIllustrated by Lori RichmondHC: 9781481481014Lexile AD500LThis guide has been provided by Simon & Schuster for classroom, library, and reading group use. It may be reproduced in its entirety orexcerpted for these purposes. Guide written by Myra Zarnowski, a professor in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Educationat Queens College, CUNY. The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics .A Guide to Sharing Emotions and Feelings Presented by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Page 6 of 8