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I’m after some books to read with my 5 year old daughter to help with her emotional regulation. She is a visual learner so i think reading about emotions will really help her.


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  • Look up big hug books. They are beautiful books and explain things through stories and illustrations.


  • What a great idea. I think there must be many resources, and some kids will prefer to learn visually, or from just you talking about stuff as it comes up elsewhere, or from doing something. Books can be a challenge for some kids and still need talking about too (as does anything else).


  • I would go to the local library and ask the librarian for help on a book. Or maybe a teacher


  • These days it is so easy to find whatever you need with google. The books advised will give you a run-down on how they might help as well.


  • My daughter’s school are using Kimochis to help the kids recognise and learn to regulate their feelings . It’s a really good initiative (I think the word is Japanese for feelings?) Perhaps this might help?


  • I bought books for my young son that each had a theme on emotions.


  • “My Emotions” from Kerrie Taylor is also nice


  • What a wonderful way to encourage learning and discussion! I can’t think of any specific books, however, so many story books have examples of people expressing emotions in positive and not so helpful ways. Even getting her to identify the emotions within a story and discussing the scenario can be helpful. Best of luck with your child. It sounds like you are doing a brilliant job :)


  • I recommend you visit Sue Larkys website and have a look at all the emotional regulation resources she recommends. She is an amazing teacher and much more and specialises in this field.


  • Maybe personalise an online story book? I’m sure many would pop up online


  • Start a star chart ,awarding a star 4 good emotional action, getting star out of put while behaviour is good & letting child put star on star chart when U tell them that their emotional behaviour deserves a star,assist child 2 stick star on chart & with much praise & clapping of hands & joy 4 child that knows good emotional behaviour, I’ve found star charts with child’s picture on it with much praise, joy & hand clapping works wonders , child becomes proud of themselves & wants 2 show everyone who comes in the house their star charts!, encourage child 2 show visitors 2 house child’s star charts with heading..childs name ..knows good emotional behaviour when at home & when out with mum, u can divide chart up to suit, good zluck


  • My son has a lot of difficulties with his emotions and he enjoys reading ‘have you filled a bucket today?’. My daughter likes the book of feelings.


  • There’s a whole set that depicts a rabbit character on the front called “I’m feeling…” and each book is about a different feeling.


  • Trace Moroney has a fantastic series our teen girls have Autism and they love her books. Gorgeous illustrations too.


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