The Boy With Big Big Feelings

By Britney Winn Lee

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child - especially for those experiencing anxiety, extreme emotions, or who are on the autism spectrum. Beautifully illustrated and written in rhyming verse, children and adults explore the whole spectrum of feelings and readers navigate the emotional challenges they face throughout the day.

The main character has feelings so big that they glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. When he hears a joke, he bursts with joy. When a loud truck drives by, he cries. When his loved ones are having a hard day, he feels their emotions as if they were his own.

The boy tries to cope by stuffing down his feelings, but with a little help and artistic inspiration, he realizes his feelings are something to be celebrated. 

Recommended age: 4 - 7 years old